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Yesterday, the Armed Forces eliminated another 200 invaders, three tanks, a plane and a helicopter
2022-08-19
[LB] The enemy suffered the greatest losses in the Donetsk direction.

by Iryna Gamalii


Yesterday, the Armed Forces eliminated another 200 invaders, three tanks, a plane and a helicopter.

From February 24 to August 18, the Russian army lost about 44,300 soldiers in the war with Ukraine. Yesterday , the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated another 200 invaders, three tanks, one plane and one helicopter.

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 18.08 approximately amounted to:

  • personnel - about 44,300 (+200) people were eliminated,

  • tanks ‒ 1,889 (+3) units,

  • armored combat vehicles ‒ 4,179 (+17) units,

  • artillery systems – 1,010 (+17) units,

  • RSZV ‒ 265 (+2) from,

  • air defense equipment ‒ 136 (+0) units,

  • aircraft – 234 (+1) units,

  • helicopters – 197 (+1) units,

  • UAVs of the operational-tactical level - 793 (+1),

  • cruise missiles ‒ 190 (+0),

  • ships/boats ‒ 15 (+0) units,

  • automotive equipment and tank trucks ‒ 3,061 (+7) units,

  • of special equipment ‒ 93 (+0).

It will be recalled that the British intelligence reported that the Russian army lost a large number of tanks in the war with Ukraine due to the fact that they have a low level of dynamic protection (ERA). Many Russian tank crews lack the knowledge and skills to support ERA, which leads to either a poor fit of explosive elements or its complete failure.

Russia shelled the residential sector, school and communal facilities of Donetsk region, - Ministry of Internal Affairs

[LB] Avdievka was the most affected.

by Zaza Pavalishvili


Over the past day, the enemy has made 22 strikes using rockets and artillery on 14 populated areas of Donetsk region.

This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

"Avdiivka suffered the most - seven strikes were documented in the city. Bakhmut, Druzhkivka, Krasnohorivka, Siversk, Toretsk, Komyshivka township, Ocheretine township, Zhelanne Druge village, Memryk village were also subjected to mass shelling. the village of Netaylove, the village of Pervomaiske, the village of Fedorivka, the village of Svitle," the message reads.

The occupying forces used S-300 air defense missiles, Uragan, Grad rocket launchers, artillery and launched an airstrike.

A total of 51 objects were destroyed and damaged - 40 residential buildings, a utility company, a school, agricultural machinery, a hangar and a correctional colony building. The police recorded the war crimes of Russia.

It will be recalled that the head of the OVA reported that the Russian military killed three civilians in Donetsk region . Six people were injured.

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