Russian forces lost 7,000 soldiers, 86 tanks and aircraft over the past week – Ukrainian defense ministry

Over the past week, Ukrainian troops eliminated over 7,000 Russian soldiers and destroyed various amount of equipment, says first deputy head of Ukrainian DM Oleksandr Pavliuk.

Russia also lost 186 artillery systems all over the frontline, actively used to suppress Ukraine's offensive and break through defense positions.

Russian forces suffered losses in equipment, i.e., 86 tanks, 94 armored combat vehicles, 185 artillery systems, 17 MLRS, eight air defense installations, 170 vehicles, and 18 units of special equipment;

Ukrainian soldiers also destroyed three enemy missiles, 123 drones, and one aircraft.

According to the General Staff, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated nearly 1,200 enemy troops, bringing the total losses of Russian soldiers since the beginning of the full-scale war to more than 318,000 soldiers.

The military command reported that Ukraine continues to hold positions on the left bank of the Kherson region, inflicting fire on the enemy. During the day, the aviation carried out six strikes on the areas of concentration of enemy personnel.