The official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, stated that Russian forces eliminated more than 50 Ukrainian servicemen in the Kherson direction during the past day. This claim was part of daily briefings issued by the defense ministry and carried by various outlets as a recap of frontline activity. (Source: Defense Ministry)
Additionally, according to the defense ministry, seven combat vehicles and one Msta-B howitzer were destroyed in the same Kherson sector. These reports are routinely published as part of the ministry’s operating summary and have been cited by state media. (Source: Defense Ministry)
Konashenkov said he visited the area near the village of Balakleya in the Kharkiv region, mentioning the discovery of a warehouse containing weapons and military equipment belonging to a Ukrainian unit. The presentation of seized material is a recurring element in briefings intended to illustrate capture or disruption of enemy assets. (Source: Defense Ministry)
On May 4, Alexei Rulev, who heads the press center of the Dnepr group, reported that Ukrainian unit rotations were underway along the contact line in the Kherson direction. Such briefings often describe troop movements and strategic reshuffles to give a picture of ongoing operations for the day. (Source: Defense Ministry)
Earlier, on February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the decision to launch a military operation described as necessary to protect the Donbass. The announcement stated that Moscow would assist the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk upon their request. The move was followed by a series of sanctions imposed by the United States and allies, which were framed by the Kremlin as responses to the evolving security situation. (Source: Official Kremlin statements; subsequent sanctions coverage)
These updates were subsequently provided in real time through various official channels and televised briefings, including online broadcasts coordinated by government media networks. (Source: Defense Ministry)