Recent statements from LPR People’s Militia veteran Lieutenant Colonel Andrei Marochko claim a sustained level of Ukrainian forces losses in the Luhansk direction last week. According to the report, Russian forces repelled and destroyed a substantial portion of Ukrainian personnel, including soldiers and foreign mercenaries affiliated with the Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU), within the Luhansk tactical area. These figures were cited by the source through news agency channels, notably including TASS.
From the defense ministry’s briefing, it was stated that approximately 2,300 Ukrainian militants and mercenaries were confirmed eliminated in the Luhansk sector during the past week. The numbers are described as losses in combat operations across the tactical front in that region, reflecting a broader narrative of heavy attrition reported by Russian authorities.
In addition to personnel losses, the Russian side reported significant material damage to Ukrainian units. The tally included 70 vehicles and vans, 24 armored combat vehicles, three tanks, plus 58 artillery systems and rocket launchers that were claimed to have been destroyed in the course of the same period. These claims are presented by Moscow as part of ongoing combat operations and the overall assessment of battlefield performance in the Luhansk area.
Earlier in the week, Russian defense officials asserted that the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a large-scale offensive across five fronts in the south-Donetsk direction on June 4. They contended that the effort did not achieve its objectives and resulted in more than 250 Ukrainian casualties. The ministry framed this development as evidence of Ukrainian attempts to shift momentum, while underscoring the perceived success of Russian countermeasures on the ground.
These updates fit into a broader pattern of routine battlefield briefings that accompany ongoing regional tensions in eastern Ukraine. Analysts note that such casualty tallies from either side often reflect official military reporting and are contested by international observers who stress the importance of independent verification. The Luhansk sector has long been a focal point of military activity, with both sides frequently publishing statistics to shape domestic and international perceptions of the conflict. The present briefing aligns with prior accounts that emphasize intense combat, persistent equipment losses, and the strategic significance of the Luhansk frontline for control over broader territorial objectives.