Ukraine surge sees Russians in reverse

Breakthrough on southern front

- CHRIS HUGHES and DAVE BURKE

UKRAINIAN forces have put Russia to flight and are poised to smash vital supply lines in their biggest breakthrough on the southern front.

While Kyiv’s counter-offensive has been devastating for President Vladimir Putin’s troops, the crucial battle for Kherson slowed efforts down until yesterday.

But after routing Russia all along the eastern battleground, Ukrainian fighters have finally burst through defences in the south.

They are now advancing rapidly along the Dnipro River – threatening supply lines for 25,000 invaders.