Kateryna Chernoval 00:25, 12.04.26 UNIAN

In addition to destroying enemy manpower at the front, Ukrainian soldiers are also striking key Russian targets

Russian occupation forces are suffering serious losses in the war against Ukraine. The enemy is forced to reallocate reserves to support its operations at the front . 

This was stated on the  FREEDOM TV channel  by Yuriy Fedorenko, commander of the 429th separate brigade of unmanned systems “Achilles” of the Command of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The military noted that on average Russia can attract from 25 to 35-38 thousand people every month.

However, in March, the Defense Forces destroyed about 35,000 invaders, the commander says.

“These are verified losses. Verified losses are those cases where there is confirmation: video, intelligence or other reliable sources that record the destruction of the enemy. And it is obvious that the real losses are even higher than the official statistics,” the military man continued. 

Against this backdrop, the Russian army is forced to reallocate resources to maintain the pace of offensive operations. The enemy is withdrawing reserves from various directions and looking for new resources. 

According to Fedorenko, in some areas the enemy could have had a 15 to 1 advantage. However, even despite this, the occupiers cannot achieve their goals.

Strikes on Russia

In addition to destroying enemy manpower on the front, Ukrainian soldiers are also striking key Russian targets. The targets include the Russian military-industrial complex, oil infrastructure, etc.

In March alone, Ukraine struck more blows at Russia than the enemy struck at Ukraine, the commander said. 

“At the same time, about 95% of what the enemy was working with on our territory was shot down. This is direct confirmation that our air defense system is being strengthened and is working more and more effectively,” he explained. 

The war in Ukraine – what you need to know

A ceasefire unilaterally declared by Russia was supposed to begin on the front line at 4:00 PM on April 11. However, the enemy has repeatedly violated it. DeepState reports that the occupiers attacked a Ukrainian evacuation group in Zaporizhia . 

The other day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the enemy plans to create a buffer zone not only along the border. At the same time, by the end of April, the Russian Federation plans to capture a number of settlements in the Donetsk region. These are Druzhkivka, Kostyantynivka, and Pokrovsk.