US Politics | Ukraine news LATEST: Vladimir Putin’s soldiers take a pounding as Russian tanks destroyed by deadly US Javelin missiles

VLADIMIR Putin's soldiers have taken a pounding as the tyrant's army nears losses of 78,000 according to Ukraine's Ministry of Defence. According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia have lost a further 780 troops within the past 24 hours taking the total number to just under 78,000. It comes as Ukraine released new video footage on Twitter showing the moment its forces launched a deadly US javelin missile. The surface-to-air missile is seen lining itself up as it is launched before dropping down on to the Russian tank. You can see the explosion caused in the distance as the Javelin successfully hits its target. Read our Ukraine-Russia live blog below for the latest updates...