Ukrainian military destroys 34 Russian vehicles and 3 ammo depots in Tavriisk direction
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Ukrainian military forces in the Tavriisk direction continue to inflict losses on Russian occupiers in personnel and equipment. Within a day on this front section, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated, wounded, and captured over 300 aggressors, according to the commander of the operational-strategic grouping of troops Tavriya, Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, on his Telegram channel.
"In the Tavriisk direction, the Defensive Forces continue their operations. Artillery units of our army have carried out 1620 firing tasks within a day," the publication states.
It is noted that over the past day in this area, losses of the Russian Army in terms of killed, wounded, and captured amounted to 301 individuals, including 99 killed, 190 wounded, and 12 enemy soldiers captured.
Furthermore, the Defensive Forces have destroyed 34 pieces of Russian military equipment, including:
- 5 tanks,
- 8 armored fighting vehicles,
- 5 artillery systems and mortars,
- 2 multiple rocket launch systems (MLRS),
- 1 air defense system,
- 2 drones,
- 8 units of automotive equipment,
- 3 units of special equipment.
Additionally, Ukrainian military forces have destroyed 3 enemy ammunition depots.
Counteroffensive operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the South
This summer, Ukrainian soldiers have intensified their offensive actions in the southern regions of Ukraine, specifically in the Melitopol and Berdyansk sectors in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. During this time, they have managed to liberate over 10 populated areas.
It is noteworthy that the progress of the Defensive Forces is being hindered by enemy minefields and a robust defensive line established by the occupiers.
As reported yesterday, on August 13, the commander of the Tavriya troop grouping, Tarnavskyi, stated that in the Tavriisk direction, 15 units of Russian military equipment were destroyed over the past day, and the enemy's losses in terms of killed, wounded, and captured personnel amounted to 269 individuals.
For more details on the development of the counteroffensive after two months, read the material on RBC-Ukraine.
