Watch ‘panicking’ Russians fall off tank before it crashes into a tree during humiliating retreat in Ukraine

THIS is the shocking moment Russian troops fall off a speeding tank before it crashes into a tree during a humiliating retreat in Ukraine.

Drone footage shows multiple Kremlin soldiers hurtling off the out-of-control tank in Kharkiv as Ukraine continue their 30-mile advance into Russian occupied areas.

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Moments after Vladimir Putin's troops are thrown from the fleeing vehicle, it is seen swerving wildly off the road.

And the tank finally comes to a halt by smashing right into a tree which falls on the remaining soldiers.

Ukrainian armed forces - who released the footage - appeared to mock the Russians over their vow: "We do not abandon our people".

It comes after reports that Putin's forces have suffered catastrophic losses in Kharkiv - potentially turning the tide of the war.

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Russian soldiers reportedly raised a white flag as they fled a lightning Ukrainian advance that has reclaimed large swathes of territory.

The offensive demolished Kremlin lines and allowed Ukrainian soldiers to retake 30 towns in a key part of their country.

It enabled President Volodymyr Zelensky’s heroes to advance as much as 30 miles south of Kharkiv.

The brave Ukrainian president said in a video address: "Our army, intelligence units and the security services are carrying out active engagements in several operational areas. They are doing so successfully.

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"We are gradually taking control over new settlements. We are returning the Ukrainian flag and protection for our citizens everywhere."

In major humiliation for Vladimir Putin, the Russian defence ministry admitted its troops have been forced to withdraw from the key city of Izium in the face of the onslaught.

Tonight, Russia said troops were "regrouping" from the Balakliya and Izium areas and will be sent to reinforce operations elsewhere.

The city was a major Russian bastion in the area of north-eastern Ukraine it still held and its defeat could mark a major turning point in the war.

However, there have been no confirmed reports that Ukraine have recaptured Izium.

Ukrainian troops also captured the city of Kupiansk further north, the sole railway hub supplying Russia's entire frontline across the north-east of the country.

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Ukrainian officials posted photos of their troops raising the country's blue and yellow flag in front of city hall in Kupiansk at dawn.

Zelensky's men have recaptured dozens of towns and villages held by Russia for months, since bursting through the frontline earlier this week.