Ukrainian military reports Russian losses in Kharkiv direction since new offensive began

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Russian forces have lost 4,000 soldiers since May 10, after the new offensive in the Kharkiv sector began. They also lost dozens of tanks, armored personnel carriers, and warehouses, according to the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Troops.

The total losses of the Russian army during the month of fighting in the Kharkiv sector from May 10 to June 10 amounted to about 4,000 personnel (irretrievable and sanitary losses of the enemy).

The Ukrainian Defense Forces also destroyed and damaged

  • tanks - 52;
  • armored combat vehicles - 59;
  • artillery systems - 165;
  • air defense equipment - 6 units;
  • dugouts/shelters of the enemy - 425;
  • ammunition depots - 37.

“The Defense Forces continue to inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the enemy troops, depleting the enemy along the entire frontline,” the statement said.

Situation in Kharkiv sector

On May 10, Russian troops made a new offensive attempt in the Kharkiv region - in the Vovchansk direction and near the village of Lyptsi.

As of now, Russia has failed to implement its offensive in the Kharkiv region, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian military will further strengthen the Kharkiv direction.

The Institute for War Studies said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had recently succeeded in counterattacks in the northern part of the Kharkiv region, where they regained their positions.