Russian Defense Ministry: Ukrainian Armed Forces Lost Nearly 500,000 People

According to RIA Novosti, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that since the start of the special military operation, the Ukrainian army has lost nearly 500,000 people.

"In total, since the start of the special military operation, the losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine amounted to almost half a million servicemen. The Kiev authorities were unable to achieve their goals in the counteroffensive prepared by NATO "instructors" and myths about the superiority of Western weapons," said Minister Shoigu.

According to Shoigu, to prevent the collapse of the Ukrainian army, Washington plans to allocate nearly $ 61 billion to Kiev. However, most of this money will be used to finance the US military-industrial complex. In contrast, Russia will continue to reform the composition and structure of its army in accordance with the threats from the US and its allies.

Minister Shoigu added that Russian units have taken the initiative on the entire front line and continue to press the enemy. Russian forces have taken control of Pervomaiskoye, Bogdanovka and Novomikhailovka in Donetsk, and are expanding the zone of control in Berdychi and Georgievka.

Mr. Shoigu affirmed that the high combat potential of the Russian army allows them to continuously strike the enemy and break through any defense lines. The Russian armed forces will continue to solve the assigned tasks until the objectives of the special military operation are fully achieved.

During a press briefing, Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said the new military aid package for Ukraine would meet the country’s most urgent needs. However, Ryder refused to announce deliveries until the bill passed all stages of review.

According to Ryder, the aid package could include air defense systems and ammunition. However, the Pentagon representative did not provide any other details.