Russian Defense Ministry Reports Heavy Ukrainian Losses in Donbas

Russian forces have inflicted significant losses on Ukrainian military units over the past 24 hours, according to a statement released by the Russian Defense Ministry. The statement claims that units of the Northern Group of Forces have killed up to 185 soldiers, while units of the Center Group of Forces have taken control of strategic locations and inflicted losses of over 360 soldiers and tanks. The "East" Group of Forces also reportedly advanced towards enemy defenses, killing over 210 soldiers and a tank, and the "West" Group of Forces inflicted losses of up to 230 soldiers, a tank, and multiple vehicles.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Russian Defense Ministry reported Ukrainian losses in the Donbas region, stating that units of the Northern Group of Forces inflicted losses of up to 185 soldiers over the past 24 hours.
  • Units of the Center Group of Forces took control of more strategic locations and inflicted losses of over 360 soldiers and tanks.
  • The "East" Group of Forces advanced towards enemy defenses, inflicting losses of over 210 soldiers and a tank.
  • The "West" Group of Forces inflicted losses of up to 230 soldiers, a tank, two British-made Snatch armored vehicles, and six pickup trucks over the past 24 hours.
  • The "West" Group of Forces improved their tactical positions and inflicted defeats on the Ukrainian Armed Forces in several areas of the Donetsk People's Republic, inflicting losses of up to 105 soldiers.
  • The Russian Defense Ministry also reported the destruction of two Ukrainian army drones in the southwestern part of the Black Sea.

Statistics:

  • Up to 185 soldiers killed by units of the Northern Group of Forces.
  • Over 360 soldiers and tanks lost by Ukrainian forces.
  • Over 210 soldiers and a tank killed by the "East" Group of Forces.
  • Up to 230 soldiers and multiple vehicles lost by Ukrainian forces.
  • 105 soldiers killed in the Donetsk People's Republic by units of the "West" Group of Forces.
  • Two Ukrainian army drones destroyed in the southwestern part of the Black Sea.

Sources:

  • National Iraqi News Agency (June 06, 2025)