The Russian army lost large amounts of military equipment on the battlefield and was forced to remove tanks and infantry vehicles from storage.
Russian troops continue widespread armed aggression against Ukraine and are not abandoning their offensive attempts in the Eastern Operational Zone. This was announced by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the morning report on May 3.
It was noted that the enemy is taking measures to compensate for large losses of equipment to units fighting on the territory of Ukraine.
“According to available information, 17 tanks and 60 BMP-1s were removed from storage in the city of Boguchar, Voronezh region, from April 27 to May 2. They were sent to Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied by Russian troops, “the Ukrainian military leadership. specified.
In the direction of Volyn, Polessky and Seversk, the enemy did not conduct active operations, saw no signs of the formation of offensive groups.
In the direction of Slobozhansky, the enemy continued shelling Kharkov and nearby communities.
In the direction of Izyum, the Russian army had an active influence of fire on the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the direction of Donetsk, the main enemy effort was focused on establishing complete control over the Rubizhne and Popasnaya communities and advancing towards the Liman and Slavyansk communities.
In the direction of Yuzhnobuzhsky, the enemy did not conduct active battles. The shooting continued with Ukrainian troops in the line of contact.
It is emphasized that Russian troops are suffering losses in all directions, and the resistance movement continues to thrive in the territories they temporarily occupy.
Recall that the other day, the Ukrainian military hit eight targets in enemy airspace: seven drones. Orlan-10 and a UAV Outpost.
On the territory of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, 12 attacks by Russian troops were repelled. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed: six tanks, five artillery systems, 22 armored vehicles and eight enemy vehicles.
On May 2, the Russian Federation lost 23,800 soldiers to Ukraine, as well as 1,048 tanks, 194 aircraft and 155 helicopters.
Source: korrespondent