Ukraine has lost over 13,700 soldiers and about 1,800 units of various weapons and military equipment since the beginning of the month, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday, Ednews reports citing Sputnik International.
"In total, since the beginning of the month, the enemy has lost over 13,700 people, about 1,800 units of various weapons and military equipment," Shoigu told a Ministry board meeting.
All attempts by the Ukrainian armed forces to conduct a landing operation in the Kherson direction are unsuccessful, Shoigu said.
"All attempts of the Ukrainian armed forces to conduct a landing operation in the Kherson direction were unsuccessful. Thanks to the proactive and professional actions of our military personnel, units of the marine corps and special operations forces of Ukrainian troops are suffering significant losses," Shoigu told a Ministry board meeting.