Ukrainian forces destroy 4,150 invaders, 107 artillery pieces over past week – defense official

Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 4,150 Russian troops and destroyed 107 artillery systems between August 7 and August 13.

Ukraine's First Deputy Defense Minister Oleksandr Pavlyuk announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"During the week of August 7-13, Ukraine's Defense Forces destroyed about 4,150 enemy personnel," Pavlyuk said.

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According to him, the Russian army lost a significant number of weapons and military equipment, including 61 tanks, 73 armored fighting vehicles, 107 artillery pieces, 8 multiple rocket launchers, 11 air defense systems, 102 vehicles, and 26 special vehicles.

In addition, Ukrainian defenders shot down 2 helicopters, 20 enemy missiles and 78 unmanned aerial vehicles.