These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug. 17, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Ukraine kills 480 Russian occupiers in a day
On August 16, the Ukrainian military eliminated 480 Russian occupiers, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports. Additionally, 5 tanks, 18 armored combat vehicles, 17 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 24 UAVs, 2 cruise missiles, and 27 vehicles were destroyed.
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Ukraine may have alternative to Surovikin line breakthrough
The assumption is that #Ukraine aims to punch through Russia’s “#Surovikin” fortifications and advance southeast to split #Russia’s forces and isolate #Crimea. But there may be another option. https://
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Duda: Belarus must stop using illegal migrants to improve relations with Poland
If Belarus wants to improve relations with Poland, it should stop using illegal migrants, – Duda https://censor.net/ua/n3437932
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Occupants replicate tactics used in Bakhmut
In the Kupiansk area, Russian occupiers are partially replicating the combat tactics used in Bakhmut, deploying 'Storm-Z' units composed of convicted criminals.
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Enemy Ka-52 helicopter destroyed near Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia region
Enemy Ka-52 helicopter destroyed in the area of Robotyne village, Zaporizhzhia region, – 47th Mechanized Brigade https://censor.net/ua/n3437951
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Second Russian KA-52 Helicopter Downed in Ukraine Overnight
The 2nd russian KA-52 helicopter shot down in Ukraine overnight.
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Kerch Bridge operates under restrictions, reports OC ‘South’
The Kerch Bridge is operating under restrictions, – OC 'South' https://censor.net/ua/n3437938
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Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Ka52 helicopter in Robotyne area
The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed another Russian #Ka52 helicopter in the Robotyne area, #Zaporizhzhia direction, the 47th separate mechanised brigade reported.
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Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian BREM-1
⚡️The soldiers of one of the 🇺🇦"Bureviy" brigades of the National Guard destroyed a 🇷🇺Russian BREM-1 (armored repair and evacuation vehicle) in the Luhansk direction. pic.twitter.com/CGVmqcEqgR
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 17 août 2023Soldiers from one of the 'Bureviy' brigades of the National Guard destroyed a Russian BREM-1 (armored repair and evacuation vehicle) in the Luhansk direction.

