Russian Defense Ministry reports heavy Ukrainian losses

On Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced continued active operations on key fronts of its special military operation.

In the past 24 hours, Ukrainian military losses have reached approximately 1,925 soldiers. 

The ministry reported that in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine lost around 165 troops. Russian forces from the "West" group captured more favorable positions and targeted enemy formations in Kharkiv, and the Lugansk and Donetsk People's Republics.

They repelled two counterattacks and inflicted around 475 casualties on Ukrainian forces, while also destroying six ammunition depots.

Additionally, the "South" group, operating in Donetsk, improved their tactical position, causing around 690 Ukrainian casualties. The "Center" group continued operations in Donetsk, repelling three counterattacks and inflicting about 395 casualties. Meanwhile, the "East" group in Donetsk strengthened its front-line positions and repelled two counterattacks, with approximately 120 Ukrainian soldiers reported lost.

In the Zaporizhzhia region, the "Dnieper" group targeted Ukrainian forces and military equipment, resulting in the loss of about 80 Ukrainian soldiers and the destruction of two ammunition depots.

The ministry also reported damage to an Ukrainian military fuel base and the targeting of 149 Ukrainian military equipment and troop locations, according to Russian news outlet Sputnik.

Furthermore, the Russian Defense Ministry revealed the downing of four Tochka-U tactical missiles, two French-made Hammer guided bombs, three American-made HIMARS rockets, and 147 drones, with 119 of those outside the special military operation area.