Russian actress murdered while performing on stage

A young Russian actress has been killed in a Ukrainian strike while giving a performance to troops, according to her theatre.

The actress was reportedly giving a show to celebrate a Russian military holiday.

The 40-year-old Polina Menshikh singing and playing the guitar at a crowded cultural center in the village of Kumachovo, less than 40 miles from the front lines.

Ms Menshikh was giving a performance in a dance hall capable of seating around 150 people.

A woman, apparently Ms Menshikh, is seen on stage singing and playing guitar, before an explosion was heard and the hall’s lights go out.

Ms Menshikh died in hospital.