Defense Forces eliminate 4,380 occupiers, destroy 26 Russian tanks in past week

Between July 3, 2023 and July 9, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces eliminated 4,380 Russian invaders and destroyed 178 enemy artillery systems.

The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Defense First Deputy Minister Oleksandr Pavliuk on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

During that period, the Ukrainian military smashed 26 Russian tanks, 76 armored fighting vehicles, 178 artillery systems, 31 multiple launch rocket systems, 23 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 113 motor vehicles, and 45 special equipment units.

Additionally, Ukrainian forces downed one enemy helicopter, 10 missiles and 128 unmanned aerial vehicles.

A reminder that, between February 24, 2022 and July 9, 2023, Russia’s total combat losses in Ukraine reached about 234,040 troops.