The conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues with significant casualties and losses on both sides. The Ukrainian general staff reported Russian losses of 1140 men, 15 tanks, 19 APVs, 15 artillery systems, 9 UAVs, and 1 cruise missile. Ukrainian forces have suffered substantial losses as well, with 159,000 military personnel killed and wounded, 121 aircraft, 23 helicopters, 766 tanks, and 2348 armored vehicles. Russian Defense Minister Shoigu claimed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost 383,000 personnel since the beginning of the conflict, while the Russian army has increased its strength to 1,500,000 military personnel. The conflict has also seen significant casualties from American and British mercenaries. The situation remains tense, with Ukraine fortifying its defenses and UK intelligence reporting that Ukraine has moved onto the defensive along much of the front line.
Ukraine moves onto defensive along much of front line β UK intelligence https://t.co/7vN8tH4gq9
Putin army unlikely to make βmajor breakthroughβ as Ukraine builds defences faster https://t.co/bY2LA08Hof
Putin army unlikely to make βmajor breakthroughβ as Ukraine builds defences, says UK defence chiefs https://t.co/DRnqU98FNW
Putin army's casualties soar 90% in assaults on Ukraine town, say UK defence chiefs https://t.co/ikzhbthk4d
Russian losses per 20/12/23 reported by the Ukrainian general staff +890 men +16 tanks +23 APVs +16 artillery systems +2 MLRS +17 UAVs +1 cruise missile https://t.co/mbrel4dPMq
RUSSIAN MOD: 466 AMERICAN AND 344 BRITISH MERCENARIES KILLED TO DATE IN UKRAINE *
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made a number of statements. Main: β The Russian army today is the most trained and combat-ready in the world β In 2023, about 490 thousand contract soldiers and volunteers were recruited β 650,000 military personnel received combat experience ββ¦ https://t.co/dE2LxaliCA
14,026 tanks and 553 planes destroyed by Russia in Ukraine according to Shoigu. The main and really only relevant consideration here is the extent to which they - Putin in particular - are drinking their own Kool-Aid. I don't know! π https://t.co/RBTDcpdt4P
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu during meeting of Russian command claims that Russia managed to destroy 14026 Ukrainian tanks, 553 planes, 259 helicopters, 8510 artillery and MLRS pieces since the beginning of the war 553 planes = 550% of pre-war power of Ukraine https://t.co/BgeewOgABp
UKRAINE ENDURED 159,000 KIA DURING THEIR SUMMER OFFENSIVE - SHOIGU
π·πΊβοΈIn proportion to external threats, the strength of the Russian Armed Forces will be increased to 1,500,000 military personnel - Shoigu https://t.co/Owm1aEpQSR
Shoigu : Ukrainian Armed Forces losses since the beginning of the SMO amounted to 383,000 killed and wounded .
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu stated that the AFU losses since the beginning of the "Special Military Operation" were 383,000 killed and wounded. As part of the counteroffensive, the AFU lost 159,000 killed and wounded. https://t.co/7twCuAtCi3
"In total, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost 159 thousand military personnel killed and wounded, 121 aircraft, 23 helicopters, 766 tanks, including 37 Leopards, 2348 armored vehicles, of which 50 Bradleys," "Unable to overcome the tactical defense, the enemy was stopped," Shoigu⦠https://t.co/kRVMAgphiL
"In total, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost 159 thousand military personnel killed and wounded, 121 aircraft, 23 helicopters, 766 tanks, including 37 Leopards, 2348 armored vehicles, of which 50 Bradleys," "Unable to overcome the tactical defense, the enemy was stopped," Shoigu⦠https://t.co/J0Z2rLTkER
"In total, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost 159 thousand military personnel killed and wounded, 121 aircraft, 23 helicopters, 766 tanks, including 37 Leopards, 2348 armored vehicles, of which 50 Bradleys," πππππ https://t.co/VWB6SwN1SI
πIn the first half of December, Russians lost approximately 8,000 servicemen in the area under the responsibility of the #Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group of Forces, Olexander #Syrsky, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said. π·: AFP https://t.co/mPylW4y8Ss
π Ukrainian forces kill 1,140 more Russian soldiers and destroy 15 tanks over past 24 hours https://t.co/GLKfefCWvr
Russian losses per 19/12/23 reported by the Ukrainian general staff +1140 men +15 tanks +19 APVs +15 artillery systems +1 AD system +9 UAVs +1 cruise missile https://t.co/jqHc8QFYdy
Ukraine loses 640 soldiers, two tanks and Bradley IFV in one day: Moscow https://t.co/qpeazrAAgt