Ukraine news LIVE: Humiliated Vladimir Putin’s army ‘forced out of Kharkiv’ as Russia sees frontline deaths pass 53,000

THE MoD has released its latest daily update on the war in Ukraine, this time reporting that Putin’s forces have “largely” been forced out of the Kharkiv region. This follows Ukraine’s unexpected and successful counteroffensive that took place over the last week and saw Zelensky’s troops take back over 3,000 miles of territory. The update reads: “Ukrainian forces continue to consolidate their control of newly liberated areas of Kharkiv Oblast. Russian forces have largely withdrawn from the area west of the Oskil River. “The way in which Russian forces have withdrawn in the last week has varied. Some units retreated in relatively good order and under control, while others fled in apparent panic. “High-value equipment abandoned by retreating Russian forces included capabilities essential to enable Russia’s artillery-centric style of warfare. Amongst these are at least one ZOOPARK counter-battery radar and at least one IV14 artillery command and control vehicle. “Such abandonment highlights the disorganised retreat of some Russian units and likely localised breakdowns in command and control.” As Russia retreats from Kharkiv, its losses continue to mount, leaving Russia’s bloodthirsty dictator humiliated. Current predictions from Ukrainian Military sources place Russian losses at 53,800 with 200 of those coming in the last day. Read our Ukraine-Russia blog below for the latest updates…