Russia: kyiv regime committed another terrorist crime
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu, at the meeting with Russian Defense Ministry officials in the capital Moscow, claimed that Ukraine launched the long-promised strikes on different fronts by stepping up its military units and equipment for three days.
Recalling that the 23rd and 31st Mechanized Brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked in five directions on June 4, Shoigu said that 300 Ukrainian soldiers, 16 tanks, 26 armored vehicles and 14 cars were destroyed here.
Noting that the Ukrainian army launched an attack from 7 branches on June 5 with units from 5 brigades, Shoigu said: “The offensive stopped and they suffered even more losses. More than 1,600 soldiers, 28 tanks, including 8 Leopard tanks, 3 AMX-10 model wheeled tanks, and 136 military technical vehicles, 79 of which were foreign-made, were destroyed. Attempts to attack were thwarted, the enemy was stopped.” he said.
Shoigu claimed that “the Ukrainian army lost 3,715 soldiers in the clashes in all directions in 3 days”, noting that they shot down 52 tanks, 207 armored military vehicles, 134 cars, 5 planes, 2 helicopters, 48 howitzers and 53 vehicles unmanned aerial.
Referring to the losses of the Russian army in these conflicts, Shoigu said: “Unfortunately, we also had losses. During the attack on the enemy by the Joint Forces Units, 71 soldiers died and 210 were wounded. We lost 15 tanks, 9 infantry fighting vehicles, 2 cars and 9 howitzers.” he gave the information.
KAHOVKA HEPP ATTACK
Blaming Ukraine for the attack on Kahovka HEPP, Shoigu said: “Tonight the Kiev regime committed another terrorist crime and structures belonging to Kahovka HEPP were blown up. This caused large areas to be flooded.” he used the phrases.
Shoigu stated that Ukraine wants to withdraw its troops and equipment from the Kherson region to the regions where it attacked, “Therefore, its position on the Kherson side will also be weakened. Thus, it strengthens the defensive positions on the right bank of the Dnieper.” saying.
Explaining that Ukraine carried out sabotage to prevent Russian attacks, Shoigu said: “In addition, according to the data obtained, the release of water from the Dnipropetrovsk HEPP (controlled by Ukraine) increased significantly, which further increased flooding. in the regions. This fact is evidence of large-scale sabotage planned in advance by the kyiv regime.” he said. (AA)