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Ukrainian military downs Russian Su-25 in Donetsk region

Ukrainian military downs Russian Su-25 in Donetsk region Ukrainian military downs Russian Su-25 (mil.in.ua)

Ukrainian anti-aircraft troops shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft in the Donetsk region today, according to the Khortytsia operational and strategic group of troops.

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft in the Pokrovsk direction. It was firing at the positions of the Defense Forces.

"The anti-aircraft warriors of the separate mechanized brigade named after Lieutenant General Marko Bezruchko have landed another Su-25 attack aircraft, which is now burning in the steppes of Ukrainian Donbas," the Khortytsia military group said.

Losses of the Russian military

According to the Ukrainian military, from June 30 to July 7, Russia lost more than 8,000 soldiers.

Over the past day alone, the Ukrainian Armed Forces killed more than 1,000 soldiers. Read more about Russia's losses on RBC-Ukraine.