The previous day, May 12, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,740 enemy soldiers. Not many enemies have been destroyed in one day.
The total combat loss of manpower of Russian troops from February 24, 2022 to May 13, 2024 is approximately 484,030 (+1,740 on the previous day, May 12) killed. This data was provided on the morning of May 13 by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
This is a record number of soldiers of the aggressor’s army killed in one day.
In addition, since the beginning of the mass invasion of Ukraine, the Russian army has lost:
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tanks – 7485 (+31) units,
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armored combat vehicles – 14,417 (+42) units,
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artillery system – 12,487 (+15) units,
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MLRS – 1070 (+4) units,
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air defense system – 797 (+0) units,
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aircraft – 350 (+0) units,
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helicopter – 325 (+0) units,
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UAV of the operational-tactical level – 9936 (+26) units,
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cruise missiles – 2197 (+3) units,
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ship/boat – 26 (+0) units,
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submarines – 1 (+0) unit,
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automotive equipment and tank trucks – 16,878 (+59) units,
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special equipment – 2048 (+6) units.

It was recently reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian Su-25 aircraft near Avdeevka.
Source: korrespondent

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