Russian troops have liberated seven communities in Ukraine, including settlements in the Donetsk People’s Republic, Kharkov, and Kursk regions. Battlegroup West, Center, East, North, and South units conducted successful operations over the week.
The Defense Ministry reported that Battlegroup North inflicted over 2,255 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed 11 enemy tanks in the Kursk and Kharkov Regions. Russian forces also struck gas and power supply sites, port infrastructure, and military-industrial facilities of Ukraine.
During the week, Russian troops inflicted significant losses on the Ukrainian army in various front line areas. Battlegroup West, Center, East, North, South, and Dnepr units inflicted casualties, destroyed enemy equipment, and disrupted Ukrainian military operations.
Russian air defense forces shot down two Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jets and 790 unmanned aerial vehicles over the week. Nearly 60 Ukrainian soldiers surrendered to Russian troops at the engagement line, showcasing the impact of Russian military operations.