![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/how-ukraine-has-used-ww1-tactics-to-punch-through-russias-frontline-as-putin-reels-from-turning-point-breakthrough/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/newspress-collage-24183262-1695914863019.jpg&description=UKRAINE has fought tooth-and-nail to punch through Russia's heavily mined frontline in the south - and is getting the edge over Putin's brutes, a top war expert insists. Heroic defenders in the war-torn country have been employing World War One-style tactics - leaving the red-faced tyrant aimlessly striking in a failing bid to bomb them into submission. 8 Ukraine claims to have broken from Russian defences in the south Credit: Reuters 8 Zelensky's troops have been taking back control of areas around Zaporizhzhia Credit: The Sun 8 Russian troops frantically put up defences in a bid to block the Ukrainian onslaught Credit: Ria Navosti 8 Ukraine has figured out how to target Russian trenches Credit: The Sun The Russian leader arrogantly thought he could sweep in and seize Ukraine's capital Kyiv within days. But a year and half into the war, Russian troops continue to stall on their illegal mission. In June, Putin's butchers crowed they took control of a large area of Zaporizhzhia in the south, as far as Robotyne. But just three months later, the tables appear to have turned as Ukraine claims to have blown through Russian defence lines and reclaimed Robotyne as they power on with their counteroffensive. Desperate Putin frantically threw up fortifications as Russia prepared for the feared Ukraine onslaught earlier this year. Pictures showed a beach littered with concrete blocks, regions with defensive lines dug out and major roads lined with anti-tank ditches. Close up, dragon's teeth were seen - which are pyramidal anti-tank obstacles used to impede the movement of war machines. But Ukraine has stormed Russia's frontline using British tanks and "Tsunami" squads as their onslaught gathers pace. John Spencer, Chair of Urban War Studies at the US military academy West Point, told The Sun that such a breakthrough is "significant" for President Zelensky and his warriors. He revealed how Russia had spent months establishing bolstered lines of defence - with endless mines and){kind=link}
UKRAINE has fought tooth-and-nail to punch through Russia’s heavily mined frontline in the south – and is getting the edge over Putin’s brutes, a top war expert insists.
Heroic defenders in the war-torn country have been employing World War One-style tactics – leaving the red-faced tyrant aimlessly striking in a failing bid to bomb them into submission.
The Russian leader arrogantly thought he could sweep in and seize Ukraine’s capital Kyiv within days.
But a year and half into the war, Russian troops continue to stall on their illegal mission.
In June, Putin’s butchers crowed they took control of a large area of Zaporizhzhia in the south, as far as Robotyne.