The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that it had brought down a Ukrainian Su-25 ground attack aircraft, eliminated 26 enemy drones, and claimed the lives of 735 Ukrainian soldiers.
In its regular daily briefing, the ministry detailed the successful execution of offensive operations by their military units within designated areas of responsibility, resulting in improved frontline positions.
The Russian forces also successfully repelled 9 enemy attacks, leading to an estimated loss of around 85 soldiers from the opposing side within a single day.