A mother threw the body of her 12-year-old daughter from a balcony after allegedly murdering her, it is reported.
The shocking video was captured by sickened neighbours living opposite who can be heard gasping in horror as they realise what is happening.
The tragedy took place in broad daylight in the south-eastern Ukrainian city of Energodar, in the Zaporozhye Oblast region.
The video is said to show the 45-year-old mother, who has been named as Svetlana Sheleveyster, standing on the balcony of her ninth-floor flat holding the body of her child.
She can be seen struggling under the weight of the unnamed girl before she appears to throw her deliberately over the side on purpose. The body of the child plummeted to the pavement more than 100ft below.
She reportedly tried to flee the flat, but was caught by police who were alerted by neighbours
She reportedly tried to flee the flat, but was caught by police who were alerted by neighbours
Reports say she smothered her daughter before throwing her corpse down to the ground.
It is rumoured the mum, a teacher, had suffered with mental health issues recently but had not sought any medical help. The 45-year-old suspect has an older daughter and husband, but they were not home at the time.
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She remains in police custody charged with murder.