These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of April 8, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Ukrainian forces endure heavy battles and constant strikes in Bakhmut
Ukrainian military in #Bakhmut on April 8. There are heavy battles outside the city, constant artillery strikes on Bakhmut. In addition, PMC Wagner and Russian paratroopers are constantly storming the city. The Ukrainian military is inflicting colossal losses on the enemy. 🇺🇦💪 pic.twitter.com/J4O4AcJBjM
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 8 avril 2023Ukrainian military in #Bakhmut on April 8. There are heavy battles outside the city, constant artillery strikes on Bakhmut. In addition, PMC Wagner and Russian paratroopers are constantly storming the city. The Ukrainian military is inflicting colossal losses on the enemy.
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Military equipment status in Ukraine (2 PM)
helicopters – 292 (+0)
UAV operational-tactical level – 2298 (+7)
c ruise missiles ‒ 911 (+0)
warships / boats ‒ 18 (+0)
vehicles and fuel tanks – 5599 (+12)
special equipment ‒ 304 (+0)
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Ukraine reports significant Russian combat losses as of April 8, 2023
The total combat losses of ruzzist enemy in Ukraine from 24.02.22 to 08.04.23 were approximately:
personnel ‒about 177680 (+570) liquidated
tanks ‒ 3636 (+3)
APV ‒ 7020 (+4)
artillery systems – 2727 (+5)
MLRS – 533 (+0)
Anti-aircraft warfare systems ‒ 282 (+1)
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Russia’s approximate losses on day 409 of war against Ukraine
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