During the period from May 18 to May 19, Russia's losses in the war in Ukraine amounted to 1,210 soldiers. Additionally, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 35 combat armored vehicles, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The total combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022, to May 19, 2024, are estimated as follows:
- personnel - 492,290 (+1,210);
- tanks - 7,576 (+16);
- armoured personnel vehicles - 14,630 (+35);
- artillery systems - 12,687 (+48);
- MLRS - 1,074 (+3);
- anti-aircraft warfare systems - 803 (+2);
- UAV operational-tactical level - 10,155 (+47);
- cruise missiles - 2,204 (+1);
- vehicles & fuel tankers - 17,251 (+82);
- special equipment - 2,077 (+2).
According to analysts at ISW, Russian forces aim to capture Vovchansk, as this would provide a tactical advantage for advancing in the Kharkiv region.