British Defense Secretary Wallace, in a statement in the House of Commons, announced the losses of Russia in the invasion operation launched against Ukraine. Noting that according to his assessments, approximately 15,000 Russian military personnel were killed during the attack, Wallace also said that more than 2 thousand armored vehicles were destroyed or captured, including at least 530 tanks.
“MORE THAN 60 COMBATIVERS AND HELICOPTERS…”
Stating that Russia also lost more than 60 helicopters and warplanes, Wallace reminded that the Moscow cruiser belonging to the Black Sea Fleet also sank.
“Russia has so far failed in almost all of its objectives. Aware of this failure, the Russian command regrouped, made reinforcements and focused on securing the Donetsk and Luhansk regions,” Wallace said. said.
Stating that they predicted that in the next stage of the invasion, Russia will attempt to occupy more places in Donbas and connect the region to Crimea via Mariupol, the British Defense Minister emphasized that it is of urgent importance to provide Ukraine with the aid and weapons it needs.
ANNOUNCED MILITARY AID TO UKRAINE
Emphasizing that they have provided Ukraine with more than 5 thousand anti-tank missiles, 5 Air Defense systems with more than 100 missiles and 4.5 tons of plastic explosives to date, Wallace stated that Starstreak air defense missiles are also in use.
Announcing that they will provide a small number of armored vehicles equipped with air defense missile launchers, the British Defense Minister said, “These Stormer vehicles will provide the Ukrainian forces with advanced short-range air defense opportunities both day and night.” said. (AA)