Ukrainian forces kill 1,040 Russian invaders over past day

Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 162,560 Russian soldiers between February 24, 2022, and March 16, 2023, including 1,040 in the past day alone.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in its latest update published on Facebook.

Over the period, Ukrainian defenders destroyed 3,504 Russian main battle tanks (including 12 tanks in the past day), 6,810 armored combat vehicles (+11), 2,539 artillery systems (+11), and 503 multiple launch rocket systems (+1). The enemy also lost 265 anti-aircraft warfare systems (+3), 305 warplanes (+1), 289 helicopters, 2,145 tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (+13), 907 cruise missiles, 18 warships/boats, 5,394 vehicles and fuel trucks (+17), and 257 pieces of special equipment.

On March 15, Ukrainian forces launched 16 strikes on Russian military personnel and equipment concentration areas.