Zelenskyy: This is the biggest blow to the Russian army in decades

Russia is suffering losses in Ukraine at an unprecedented rate: in 16 days of the war, 31 battalion tactical groups of its army lost combat capability, destroyed more than 360 tanks, 1,205 armored vehicles, about 60 aircraft, and 80 helicopters

This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a video address on March 12, Rubryka reports.

"Our Armed Forces are doing everything to deprive the enemy of any desire to continue the war against Ukraine. The losses of Russian troops are enormous.

The dynamics of the occupiers' losses on the 17th day is such that it is safe to say that this is the biggest blow to the Russian army in decades. They never lost more than that many days.

Since the beginning of the invasion, 31 battalion tactical groups of the enemy have lost their combat capability.

The Russian military is being taken prisoner not just alone but in groups. Groups are trying to leave Ukraine for Russia.

The losses of the invaders in technical capabilities are simply astounding. More than 360 tanks.

1205 armored vehicles. And that's without counting the losses in the battles this night and in the morning.

Already almost 60 planes. More than 80 helicopters. Hundreds and hundreds of units of other equipment. In particular, the most modern models that Russia is proud of.

Most of the world's armies do not have as much as Russian troops lost during the invasion," he said.

Zelenskyy also believes that the enemy is trying to take Ukraine in numbers, but it will not work.

The President stressed that although the Ukrainian army has been extremely successful, it is impossible to reduce the "energy of resistance," we need to work together for defense.

According to him, "this is a patriotic war, this is a people's war, this is a war for our independence" and not just the state, but all of Ukraine.