Russia: A Sukhoi-27 and a Ukrainian Mil-8 helicopter were shot down
reported by Mehr News Agency According to Ryanovsti news agency, the Ministry of Defense of Russia issued a statement on Tuesday detailing the continuation of the special operations of the country’s military in Ukraine during the past day and night.
The Ministry of Defense of Russia continued in this regard: a Sukhoi-27 aircraft was destroyed at the Kiev air base and an enemy Mil-8 helicopter was also shot down. The central unit of the Russian army repelled 4 counterattacks, Kiev lost about 635 military personnel and an Abrams tank.
The statement adds: “The forces of the southern division improved their tactical situation, the armed forces of Ukraine lost more than 510 soldiers.” The western unit dominated more advantageous positions, two Ukrainian counterattacks were repelled, Kiev lost nearly 470 of its military personnel.
Moscow further noted: the units of the Eastern Division improved their situation on the front line, the Ukrainian armed forces lost nearly 100 of their forces.