The ongoing conflict continues to see intense fighting, particularly in the Kharkov and Donetsk regions, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.
The Russian Armed Forces' strategy appears to focus on targeting Ukrainian military infrastructure and concentrations of troops, aiming to degrade their operational capabilities.
The reported losses for the Ukrainian Armed Forces highlight the challenges they face in maintaining their defensive positions against coordinated Russian assaults.
Units of the North group of forces in the Kharkov direction have reportedly defeated formations of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with significant losses on both sides. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims the enemy lost up to 35 militants and two artillery units in the Kharkiv region. In other areas, the Russian Armed Forces have also claimed victories against various Ukrainian brigades, resulting in substantial Ukrainian casualties and the destruction of military equipment.
The 'West' group of Russian forces has reportedly improved their positions, defeating elements of the 60th Mechanized and other brigades, leading to Ukrainian losses of around 440 servicemen and several military assets, including an infantry fighting vehicle and multiple artillery units.
In the 'South' sector, Russian forces have occupied advantageous positions against the 33rd Mechanized and other brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with Ukrainian losses reported at approximately 770 servicemen. Russian forces also destroyed key military infrastructure, including ammunition depots and artillery units.
In total, the Russian Ministry of Defense has reported significant losses for the Ukrainian Armed Forces across multiple fronts, totaling over 1,400 servicemen in various engagements, as well as the destruction of numerous military vehicles and equipment.
