Ukraine Conflict
Moscow launched a special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022 with the aim of saving the people of Donbass - primarily the Russian-speaking population - from Kiev's constant attacks.

Kiev Loses Over 5,390 Soldiers in Battle With Russian Southern Forces Last Week

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia's Yug (South) group of forces has eliminated more than 5,390 Ukrainian servicepeople over the past week, the Russian Defenсe Ministry said on Friday.
Sputnik
"The enemy's losses amounted to over 5,390 servicepeople, two tanks, including a German-made Leopard tank, two US-made M113 armored personnel carriers made, eight other combat armored vehicles and 51 automobiles," the ministry said, adding that the southern group has repelled 10 counterattacks.
Russia’s Zapad (West) group of forces repelled 35 counterattacks, and Kiev has lost over 3,620 soldiers, while the Tsentr (Center) group of forces has repelled 72 counterattacks and eliminated up to 3,840 Ukrainian troops, the ministry asserted.
In battles with the Sever (North) group, Kiev has lost over 2,810 soldiers, the ministry highlighted, adding that a total of 54 Ukrainian soldiers surrendered to the Russian armed forces.
Additionally, the Russian forces have taken control of the village of Leonidovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), as well as the settlements of Novoukrainka and Shakhterskoye in the DPR.
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