Author: The Kyiv Independent news desk

Russia’s General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces revealed that Russia has lost a staggering 534,360 troops since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022. The report from June 23 also highlighted that 1,270 Russian soldiers were lost in just one day. The losses for Russia extend beyond human casualties, with 8,019 tanks, 15,398 armored fighting vehicles, and various other equipment including aircraft, ships, and drones being destroyed. The scale of destruction is immense with losses in almost every category of military equipment. Ukraine’s partisans claim infiltration of Russian air base, leave ‘surprises’ for pilots ATESH reported scouting…

A recent report by the Financial Times revealed that Serbian ammunition worth $855 million has indirectly made its way to Ukraine, highlighting the complexities in Serbian-Ukrainian relationships. Despite Serbia’s friendly stance towards Russia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has labeled Ukraine as a “friendly country” and acknowledged Crimea and Donbas as Ukrainian sovereign territories. Estimates suggest that around €800 million worth of ammunition exports have reached Ukraine through third parties, a fact that Vucic confirmed. However, he emphasized that it is not Serbia’s responsibility to monitor where the ammunition ends up, citing contracts with various countries. The Pentagon leaks from April…

Russia’s General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces revealed that 531,980 Russian troops have been lost since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022. Over the last day alone, Russian forces suffered 1,060 casualties, adding to this staggering number. According to the report, Russia’s losses also include 8,001 tanks, 15,372 armored fighting vehicles, 19,181 vehicles and fuel tanks, 14,106 artillery systems, 1,106 multiple launch rocket systems, 861 air defense systems, 359 airplanes, 326 helicopters, 11,260 drones, 28 ships and boats, and one submarine. As the conflict intensifies, Ukraine is striving to boost its domestic defense production. Despite political…

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022, has resulted in the loss of 530,920 troops, as reported by Ukraine’s General Staff of Armed Forces on June 20. The latest casualties include 1,170 Russian soldiers in a single day. Additionally, Russia has suffered significant losses in equipment, including 7,987 tanks, 15,337 armored vehicles, 19,134 vehicles, 14,052 artillery systems, and more. The report also highlights losses in aircraft, drones, ships, and submarines. Media: More than 10,000 Russian soldiers prosecuted for refusing to fight in Ukraine Mediazona documented 10,025 cases of Russian soldiers refusing to fight in Ukraine since September 2022,…

Amid escalating attacks, two Russian guided bombs struck a children’s facility in Kharkiv, injuring one person, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. The ongoing assaults in Kharkiv Oblast have left nearly 50,000 residents without electricity. Efforts to restore power are complicated by the proximity to the Russian border. Russian forces, engaging in a new offensive since May 10, have suffered significant casualties. Air raids lasting 16 hours obstruct daily life, hindering business operations in the region. Air raids last 16 hours per day on average in Kharkiv Oblast obstructing business operations, governor says. Nearly 50,000 residents of Kharkiv Oblast are without…

Russia has suffered a significant loss of 529,750 troops in Ukraine since the invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, as reported by Ukraine’s Armed Forces General Staff on June 19. The report also reveals 1,130 casualties among Russian forces in the last 24 hours. The devastating impact of the conflict is further highlighted by the loss of various military equipment by Russia, including tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, aircraft, drones, and more. The numbers paint a grim picture of the toll taken on Russian forces during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Furthermore, disturbing reports have surfaced, suggesting that Russian soldiers…

Russia’s Ongoing Losses in Ukraine Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Russia has suffered significant losses, with 526,310 troops reported dead by Ukraine’s General Staff on June 16. In just the past day, 1,160 Russian soldiers were killed in action. The devastating toll on Russia also includes the loss of 7,956 tanks, 15,269 armored fighting vehicles, 18,967 vehicles and fuel tanks, 13,913 artillery systems, and more. This includes 853 air defense systems, 359 airplanes, 326 helicopters, 11,159 drones, 28 ships, and one submarine. Recent developments also highlight Ukraine’s successful military actions, such as the destruction of…

Russia Has Lost Over 500,000 Troops in Ukraine Since February The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces has reported that Russia has lost a staggering 524,060 troops in Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. This number includes 1,250 casualties suffered by Russian forces in just the past day. Not only has Russia experienced significant human losses, but they have also lost a vast amount of military equipment. According to the report, Russia has lost thousands of tanks, armored fighting vehicles, artillery systems, aircraft, drones, ships, and more. Media: Russia suffered ‘astronomical’ losses on Kharkiv…

Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once Key developments on June 13: Ukraine signs bilateral security agreement with US, Japan Ukraine hit Russia’s newest communication station for first time, military says Media: Slovenia secretly provided Ukraine with military supplies during US aid delay Guardian: Russia accused of ‘deliberate’ starvation tactics in Mariupol in submission to ICC Media: Russia suffered ‘astronomical’ losses on Kharkiv front, NATO source suggests President Volodymyr Zelensky signed two separate security agreements with the U.S. and Japan on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit…

Key Developments on June 7: Biden announces $225 million aid package for Ukraine Macron: France to finalize coalition to send military instructors to Ukraine Producer of Caesar howitzers to set up branch in Ukraine Netherlands to invest $436 million to make armored vehicles for Ukraine Russia hit 2 oil depots overnight, Ukraine’s company says U.S. President Joe Biden announced an aid package for Ukraine worth $225 million during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on June 7. The aid includes military assistance and reconstruction funds for critical infrastructure. France, led by President Emmanuel Macron, is finalizing a…