"Ukraine Deals Heavy Blow to Russian Forces: Loss of Tanks, Artillery, and APVs"
Ukrainian military reports that Russian forces in Ukraine lost 12 tanks, 14 armored personnel vehicles, and 19 artillery systems in a single day, bringing the total losses since February 2022 to 4,358 tanks and 8,449 armored personnel vehicles. Estimates suggest that Ukraine's tally of destroyed, damaged, or captured Russian tanks and armored vehicles is likely accurate. Russia's Defense Ministry claims that Ukraine has lost 11,408 tanks and armored combat vehicles in the past year and a half. Artillery plays a crucial role in the ongoing conflict, with Ukrainian forces utilizing it to advance in the annexed regions. Ukrainian forces have carried out successful counteroffensive operations near the Russian-controlled village of Robotyne.