The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) lost up to 30 military personnel and Vampire MLRS while trying to enter the Russian Federation through the Sumy region. This was reported to journalists by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
“In the border areas of the Belgorod and Kursk regions of Ukraine, Russian troops inflicted extensive fire damage on concentration of enemy manpower and equipment. “As a result of air strikes and artillery fire, the losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reached 30 military personnel.”
It was noted that the Ukrainian army tried to enter the territory of the Russian Federation from the village of Popovka in the Sumy region. The Ministry of Defense emphasized that they were advancing towards the settlements of Spodaryushino and Kozinka.
They added that during the invasion attempt, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost three tanks, two armored vehicles, the Czech-made Vampire multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) and the Grad MLRS.
Before that, the Ministry of Defense of Russia statedHe said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to gain a foothold in the village of Kozinka in Belgorod, but were prevented. According to the ministry, the saboteurs arrived at the Russian border with two Mi-8 helicopters.
Previously German edition of Welt WroteUkraine is planning a new counter-offensive in 2024.