The Ukrainian army has lost more than 80 thousand military personnel and 1,200 tanks since January this year. This was stated by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at a thematic conference call with the leadership of the Russian Armed Forces; His words are quoted as follows: telegram channel Ministry of Defense.
He noted that the Russian Armed Forces continue to reduce Ukraine’s combat potential.
“Since January, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have lost more than 80 thousand military personnel and 14 thousand pieces of various weapons, including over 1,200 tanks and other armored combat vehicles,” Shoigu said.
According to him, a total of 403 square meters have come under the control of the Russian Federation since the beginning of 2024. km territory of new regions of the Russian Federation.
April 1 Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation statedAir defense systems intercepted 228 Ukrainian UAVs during the day. Apart from the unmanned aerial vehicles, the air defense forces also destroyed four Himars multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) projectiles and a JDAM bomb.
Formerly Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stated about the defeat of the location of foreign mercenaries.