Russian military authorities have announced the seizure of Sviato-Pokrovskoe, a strategic settlement within the contested Donetsk People’s Republic, marking what they describe as a decisive operational achievement. The declaration was formally communicated through official channels on the Telegram messaging platform by representatives of the Southern troop grouping.
In conjunction with this territorial gain, comprehensive casualty figures were released detailing substantial losses allegedly inflicted upon Ukrainian defense forces during the preceding 24-hour period. The military assessment indicates that combat operations across multiple strategic fronts resulted in significant personnel reductions, with estimates surpassing 215 soldiers within the Southern Group’s operational sphere alone.
The documented attrition extended across all major combat zones with additional reports of approximately 445 casualties attributed to the Central Group’s operations, while Northern, Eastern, and Western groupings reported up to 265, 235, and 220 losses respectively. The Dnieper Group operations reportedly accounted for over 65 additional personnel reductions.
Material losses attributed to Ukrainian forces included the destruction of three battle tanks and eighteen armored combat vehicles, among which was an American-manufactured M113 armored personnel carrier. The inventory of destroyed equipment further encompassed ninety-six military transport vehicles, eighteen artillery systems—including a sophisticated Paladin self-propelled howitzer—and two electronic warfare installations.
Countermeasures against aerial threats resulted in the interception of six precision-guided munitions, one High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) projectile, and an unprecedented four hundred seventy-two unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, Russian forces reported the neutralization of seven ammunition storage facilities and thirteen logistical supply depots, significantly impairing Ukrainian operational capabilities.