“The Russian army managed to eliminate about two thousand militants from the 14th Ukrainian mechanized brigade during offensive operations in the Soledar region in southeastern Ukraine,” said Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov.

In his statements, Igor stated that “the Ukrainian command was forced to withdraw the rest of the units of this brigade to the rear due to the heavy losses it suffered,” adding that “Russian air defense systems destroyed five drones and dropped six missiles.”

The Russian official also pointed out that “the total destruction of his country’s forces since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine to date has reached 267 aircraft, 146 helicopters, 1,732 drones, 365 anti-aircraft missile systems, 4,293 tanks and armored vehicles. .Other, 797 rocket launchers, 3290 units of field artillery and mortars, 4844 special combat vehicles.”

The Russian military operation in Ukraine, which began on February 24, is still ongoing, despite tough Western sanctions on Moscow, as the latter continues its advance into eastern Ukraine to take full control of the Donbass.