Ukraine blows up Russian gas rig, killing 40 soldiers

Ukraine have dealt Vladimir Putin another huge blow after blasting a Russian gas rig in the Black Sea, killing 40 soldiers.

The decimated rig was packed with “reconnaissance equipment” to help with Russia's war effort, according to Ukrainian media.

Dramatic footage shows a giant fireball erupting from the Russian headquarters after it was ruthlessly targeted by the Ukrainian navy.

Several further explosions can be seen in the video as the gas reserves quickly shot up in flames.

The fires continued to scorch the rig's structure for some time after the initial blasts.

Thick plumes of black smoke were then seen coming from the burnt out rig which sat near to the Dnipro River.