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The 87th Day of the War: Russian Casualties in Ukraine

Russian combat helicopter, that was shot down by Ukrainian troops
Russian combat helicopter, that was shot down by Ukrainian troops

russians are facing non-stop military losses on Ukrainian soil. About 28850 agressor's troops eliminated, 939 air targets (excluding cruise missiles) of invaders were shot down, thousands of tanks, armored vehicles and tracks were destroyed by defenders of Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published the new summary of total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 21.05. Find them in an infographic by Defense Express:

So far, the list of the enemy's combat losses is the following:

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Personnel - more 28850 (+150),

Tanks ‒ 1278 (+15) units,

APV ‒ 3116 (+26) units,

Artillery systems – 596 (+0) units,

MLRS – 201 (+1) units,

Anti-aircraft warfare systems – 93 (+0) units,

Aircraft – 204 (+0) units,

Helicopters – 169 (+1) units,

Vehicles and Fuel tanks – 2178 (+16) units,

Boats / cutters – 13 (+0) units,

UAV operational-tactical level – 462 (+2) units,

Special equipment – 43 (+0),

Cruise missiles - 104 (+1).

Russian enemy suffered the greatest losses (of the past day) in the Bahmut direction.

Ukrainian paratroopers continue to show results of their work

Air Assault Forces Command published a video showcasing Ukrainian anti-tank units at work. According to the message, eight pieces of russian armor got eliminated: three tanks, three infantry fighting vehicles and two airborne fighting vehicles on May 20.

Russian forces prepare for a Ukrainian counter-offensive – ISW

US-based Institute for the Study of War suggests russians are preparing for a major Ukrainian counter-offensive and a protracted conflict in the north and south of Ukraine. Russian forces are focusing on digging in and reinforcing defensive positions in Kharkiv and along the Southern Axis in preparation for the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the Institute assesses. Meanwhile, the majority of active offensive operations remain in the eastern part of the country.

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