The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) managed to successfully restore lost positions near Toretsk, Bakhmut district, in the Donetsk region.
Points of attention
- The Russian invaders continue their assaults in the east of Ukraine, but suffer serious losses.
- Ukrainian defenders are actively repelling enemy attacks and continue to maintain control at the front.
- There was information about the offensive of the Russian army in Toretsk.
Ukrainian soldiers continue to defend themselves on the battlefield
According to the American Institute for the Study of War data, the Russian invaders do not stop their assaults on the neighbouring Pokrovsk direction.
In addition, it is emphasised that Ukrainian defenders recently recaptured some positions in southern New York.
Also, information about the offensive of the Russian army in Toretsk is actively spreading on the network.
According to the data of American analysts, the Russian invaders carried out attacks in the area of Novooleksandrivka, Vozdvizhenka, Lozuvatsky and Yasnobrodivka.
It is worth noting that units of the 1st Russian motorised rifle brigade (1st AK "DNR") are fighting on this part of the front.
Losses of the Russian Federation in the war against Ukraine as of July 16, 2024
The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 16.07.24 approximately amounted to:
personnel — about 561,400 (+1,110) people,
tanks — 8227 (+13) units,
armored combat vehicles — 15,862 (+36) units,
artillery systems — 15,368 (+44) units,
MLRS — 1119 (+0) units,
air defence systems — 892 (+0) units,
aircraft — 361 (+0) units,
helicopters — 326 (+0) units,
UAV operational-tactical level — 12,193 (+45),
cruise missiles — 2398 (+0),
warships/boats — 28 (+0) units,
submarines — 1 (+0) units,
vehicles and fuel tanks — 20,680 (+57) units,
special equipment — 2577 (+8).