Ukrainian defenders repulse seven enemy attacks, destroy 36 vehicles and Su-30 in JFO area

Ukrainian defenders have repulsed seven enemy attacks within the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area, destroying 36 Russian military vehicles, one artillery system, one Su-30 fighter and four Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The relevant statement was made by the JFO Headquarters on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Over the past day, the JFO group has successfully repulsed seven enemy attacks. Thanks to the skilful actions and competence of the Ukrainian military, Russian occupiers suffered losses,” the report states.

In particular, Ukrainian defenders destroyed 10 enemy tanks, one artillery system, 18 armored vehicles, eight motor vehicles and one mortar.

The Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense units shot down Russia’s Su-30 fighter and four Orlan-10 UAVs in eastern Ukraine.

A reminder that, between February 24, 2022 and April 18, 2022, Russia’s combat losses in Ukraine reached about 20,600 troops.

Photo: Ukrainian Defense Ministry

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