The Russian Ministry of Defense subsequently announced that it would fundamentally reduce combat activities in the Kiev and Chernihiv regions in the central, respectively. northern part of the country.
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“In general, the main tasks of the first stage of the operation are met. The combat potential of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has decreased significantly, which allows us to focus the main attention and main efforts on achieving the main goal – the liberation of Donbas, “Shoigu said after consulting with the army leadership.
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Russia justified Russia’s attack on Ukraine by demanding its demilitarization and denazification. At the same time, the Russian army did not get to Kiev and pushes around the cities around it with the Ukrainian defense at the cost of great losses.
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He calculated the Ukrainian losses, did not talk about the Russians
According to Shoigu, the Ukrainian armed forces have suffered considerable damage. “The air superiority has been won. The air force and air defense system have been virtually destroyed, “said the minister.
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He said that of the 152 aircraft owned by the Ukrainian army, 123 were destroyed, 77 of the helicopters were destroyed, 77 of the 180 long- and medium-range air defense systems were destroyed by Russian forces.
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He did not talk about Russian losses. According to estimates, thousands of Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine, and Ukraine is talking about 14,000, including several high-ranking officers.
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“The country’s naval forces have ceased to exist. All formations of ground and air attack forces have suffered significant losses, “Shoigu said.
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According to him, the special military operation in Ukraine will continue until the set goals are achieved.
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“Russia’s armed forces will continue the special military operation until the set goals are achieved,” Shoigu said.
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The minister said that if the plans of a number of NATO countries for the supply of fighter jets and air defense systems to Ukraine were implemented, Russia would respond accordingly, according to Shoigu.
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According to the minister, arms deliveries to Ukraine by Ukraine are irresponsible and their uncontrolled distribution could pose a threat to European states, Shoigu said.
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“We consider the attitude of the West, which is supplying weapons to Ukraine, to be irresponsible. Their uncontrolled distribution among the population and mercenaries only worsens the situation and may create a threat to Europeans themselves in the future, “he said.
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Russia attacked Ukraine on February 24. Russian troops did not reach Kiev. He is fighting for many cities, such as Kharkov or Mariupol. Contrary to its proclamations of attacking exclusively military targets, Russia is destroying civilian objects, especially apartment buildings. Soldiers on the streets often shoot at civilians.
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