Defense Ministry: Russia has lost more than 9,000 troops for 9 days of war against Ukraine

05.03.2022 00:21

Ukrinform

For nine days of the war against Ukraine, Russian troops have lost more than 9,000 personnel, 33 planes, 37 helicopters, 251 tanks, and other military equipment.

Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar posted this on Facebook.

In particular, from February 24 to March 4, the invaders lost: 33 planes, 37 helicopters, 251 tanks, 939 armored combat vehicles, 18 air defense units, 50 MLRS, 404 vehicles, 60 fuel tanks, 105 artillery systems, 3 operational and tactical UAVs, and 2 high-speed powerboats.

The Ministry of Defense notes that the data are being clarified, the calculations are complicated by the high intensity of hostilities.

As reported, on February 24, Russian president Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine and launched a large-scale invasion.

Russian troops are killing civilians, shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities, and missiles hit Ukrainians' homes.

Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was announced. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the support of the entire nation, courageously resist Russian aggression.

Ukraine filed a lawsuit against the Russian Federation at the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague. International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan commenced an investigation into the situation in Ukraine.