During the day, the Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered losses of more than 165 personnel, according to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The figure was released as part of an official briefing that Moscow framed as evidence of continued pressure across multiple fronts. The ministry described the day as one of sustained combat activity, with attacks and countermeasures shaping the battlefield while frontline exchanges intensified. Such numbers, the MoD asserted, reflect the ongoing effort to degrade Ukrainian troop strength and operational capacity. Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Beyond personnel, the Russian ministry enumerated battlefield results that accompanied the day’s actions. It reported the destruction of one tank, one infantry fighting vehicle, two armored fighting vehicles, and three cars. Six artillery systems and two mortars were also neutralized, and four MLRS launchers along with three electronic warfare stations of the Ukrainian forces were eliminated. The ministry stressed that these losses were based on its own battlefield assessments and standard reporting channels. Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
On April 19, the Russian army announced the capture of the Olashnya settlement in the Kursk region. The defense ministry additionally claimed the defeat of a Ukrainian assault regiment in the Gordal area, including a tank, a mechanized unit, an air assault brigade, a regional defense brigade, and the village of Gordal. Fighting in the Sumy region persisted with reports of clashes around Vodolaga, Blood, Sadkov, Yunakovka, and Yablonovka. These updates painted a picture of a volatile front with ongoing skirmishes and artillery activity. Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Earlier, the narrative described ongoing heavy operations around Kursk, noting that Olashnya Farm and nearby settlements remained among the region’s last active areas. The description underscored the perceived pressure on the front lines and the disposition of forces to hold or push forward positions. Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
On April 16, a Telegram channel named Shooting reported that approximately 200 Ukrainian servicemen had losses connected to clashes around a religious facility. It was said that the RF Armed Forces Marine Infantry Brigade 40 and a separate Guards Brigade participated in the assault on the site. Earlier, the Russian Investigative Committee indicated the use of more than 100 drones in the Kursk attack, adding to a broader account of drone-enabled operations attributed to Ukrainian forces. Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.