The Ukrainian side has provided new data on Russia’s losses on the battlefield.
On December 8, the Russian occupiers lost another 900 soldiers in Ukraine, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported via Facebook. Ukraine is constantly updating data on the enemy’s losses in the war that has been going on since February 2022.
The Ukrainian side estimates the total combat losses of Russian forces in the period from February 24, 2022 to December 9, 2023 as follows (the last losses in brackets): approximately PLN 338,120,000. (+900) military personnel; 5,632 (+6) tanks; 10,519 (+11) armored fighting vehicles; 8,058 (+1) artillery systems; 919 multi-launch missile systems; 605 air defense systems; 324 fixed-wing aircraft; 324 helicopters; 6,136 tactical UAVs; 1,585 (+14) cruise missiles; 22 ships and boats; 1 submarine; 10,598 (+7) vehicles and tankers; 1,159 special vehicles and other equipment.
Zelensky shows a clear goal. ‘We cannot let this happen’
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he had convened further meetings of the High Staff, noting that the main task of the state prevent Russian troops from taking the initiative in winter.
– I would like to thank all soldiers and commanders for their steadfastness and courage. The task of our country – even now, in winter, no matter how difficult it is – is to show strength and not let the enemy take the initiative and not allow him to strengthen himself, the leader emphasized in his Friday evening address to the nation.
Volodymyr Zelensky said that during the meeting he received reports on the operational situation on the Kupyansk, Lyman and Donetsk fronts, as well as in the south of the country.
– Today I would especially like to praise the soldiers who have distinguished themselves the most – now and during the fighting in the winter and this autumn – Zelensky emphasized.
Source: Do Rzeczy
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