Russian President Vladimir Putin and his soldiers are paying a high price for the war of aggression against Ukraine. At least that is what is reported from Kyiv. Russia is said to have lost hundreds of soldiers within a few hours.
Within the last 24 hours Russia has lost 490 of its soldiers in the war against Ukraine. This reports The Kyiv Independent with reference to the morning update of the Ukrainian General Staff. Russian losses since the escalation of Russia’s war of aggression in February total 261,310 troops, according to Ukraine’s account. In addition, there is military equipment. For example, Russia has lost 4,400 tanks, 8,562 armed/armored vehicles, 7,866 vehicles and tankers, 5,425 artillery systems, 730 multiple rocket launchers, 499 air defense systems, 315 aircraft, 316 helicopters, 4,383 drones, and 18 boats.
This information comes from a party to the conflict and has not yet been independently verified / confirmed. For this reason, the report must be evaluated with reservations. In war, it can be advantageous for parties to make false statements about the course of the conflict in order to strengthen their own position or weaken the position of the opponent.
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