Russian troops have liberated nine communities in the Donbass region and the Kharkov Region during the special military operation in Ukraine. Battlegroup West units successfully liberated settlements in the Lugansk People’s Republic and Kharkov Region.
Battlegroup Center units kept moving deep into the enemy’s defenses and liberated several settlements in the Donetsk People’s Republic. Meanwhile, Battlegroup East and West inflicted significant damage on Ukrainian armed formations, targeting multiple brigades and facilities.
Russian air defense forces have been successful in shooting down numerous Ukrainian UAVs and smart bombs. The Russian Armed Forces have also destroyed a significant number of Ukrainian warplanes, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, tanks, and other military vehicles since the start of the operation.
Furthermore, Russian troops took several Ukrainian soldiers as prisoners-of-war over the week. The intense military operations have resulted in high casualties on the Ukrainian side, with multiple armored combat vehicles, motor vehicles, and artillery guns being destroyed.