On the 651st day of the comprehensive attack on Ukraine, the Ukrainian military has announced the tally of Russian losses. Reports suggest that approximately 1,270 soldiers have been put out of action, bringing the total losses of the Russian armed forces to 335,110.
In their daily reports on Russian losses, the Ministry of Defense also stated that the enemy lost, among other things, 13 Russian tanks and 37 artillery systems, as reported by The Kyiv Independent.
According to the report, Russia has lost a total of 5,600 tanks, 10,456 armored combat vehicles, 10,532 vehicles and fuel tanks, 8,024 artillery systems, 919 multiple rocket launcher systems, 605 air defense systems, 324 aircraft, 324 helicopters, 6,083 drones, 22 ships and boats, and a submarine.
These statements have not yet been independently verified and/or confirmed. Therefore, they should be considered with caution. In war, it can be advantageous for conflicting parties to deliberately spread misinformation to strengthen their own position or weaken that of the opponent.
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