Fighters of the Russian “southern” group defeated the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the Donetsk direction, destroying up to 140 Ukrainian fighters, reports Press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
According to the Russian defense ministry, Ukrainian troops attempted three attacks on the settlements of Kurdyumovka and Vodyanoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR).
There were also attacks on Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kleshcheevka and Andreevka in the DPR.
As a result, the Ministry of Defense stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine lost up to 140 Ukrainian military personnel, three armored combat vehicles and two cars in one day.
Before that the Ministry of Defense reportedHe said that units of the “South” group of troops of the Russian Armed Forces prevented a counterattack of Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk direction, destroying a building that served as a temporary enemy position.
According to the Ministry of Defense, as of October 8, Russian troops were heading towards Donetsk during the day. disabled Up to 165 Ukrainian military personnel.
Previously in the USA reputed The collapse of the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.