The AFU announced the weekly losses of the Russian army in the war against Ukraine
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The AFU announced the weekly losses of the Russian army in the war against Ukraine

Oleksandr Pavlyuk
The AFU announced the weekly losses of the Russian army in the war against Ukraine

In one week, from June 2 to 9, Russia lost more than 8,000 soldiers in Ukraine. In addition, the Armed Forces "minus" a ship of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation.

Points of attention

  • Over 8,000 Russian soldiers were killed in Ukraine in just one week, with notable losses in equipment such as tanks, artillery systems, and air defense equipment.
  • The Russian Federation has faced a total of 518,560 soldier casualties since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, posing challenges for its military reserves.
  • Instances of fake voiceovers in military videos suggest Russian attempts to manipulate information regarding losses, particularly in the Kharkiv direction.
  • The Institute for the Study of War highlights concerns over the adequacy of Russian reserves to sustain large-scale offensive efforts from multiple directions simultaneously.
  • Despite facing heavy losses, the Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to destroy enemy equipment and even successfully targeted the latest Su-57 aircraft during combat operations.

The Russian army lost more than 8,000 soldiers in Ukraine in a week

The commander of the Ground Forces Oleksandr Pavlyuk reported on the losses of the enemy.

The total combat losses of the enemy on 02-09.06 approximately amounted to:

  • 8,700 personnel — liquidated,

  • tanks — 104 units,

  • armored fighting vehicles — 151 units,

  • artillery systems — 360 units,

  • RSZV — 8 units,

  • air defense equipment — 15 units,

  • ships - 1 unit,

  • UAVs of the operational-tactical level — 283,

  • cruise missiles — 9,

  • automotive equipment and tank trucks — 470 units,

  • special equipment — 58.

Losses of the Russian Federation in the war in Ukraine

Russia's losses in the war against Ukraine on June 8 amounted to 1,270 occupiers. In total, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian Federation has lost 518,560 soldiers.

In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 26 tanks and 60 artillery systems of the enemy last day.

It is interesting that the Russian Federation hides the losses in the Kharkiv direction with the help of fake voiceovers of military videos.

The Institute for the Study of War has already concluded that the Russian Federation's 60,000 military reserves will probably not be enough to support simultaneous large-scale offensive efforts from several directions.

Also, on June 8, the GUR managed to hit the newest Russian Su-57 aircraft.

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine achieved tactical successes during a new offensive in the Kursk region

The Armed Forces of Ukraine achieved tactical successes during a new offensive in the Kursk region
Source:  ISW

Ukrainian forces have achieved tactical successes in the Kursk region since the start of the offensive on January 6. According to analysts, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have advanced in three areas.

Points of attention

  • The Ukrainian Armed Forces achieved tactical successes in the Kursk region, advancing in three areas.
  • Analysts emphasize that this may be only the initial phase of a larger operation in the region.
  • Russian forces are also active in the Kursk region, using drones and conducting offensive operations.
  • Ukrainian forces are integrating precision strike and electronic warfare capabilities for successful ground operations.
  • The Ukrainian Armed Forces offensive began on the night of January 5, the information was confirmed by the head of the President's Office. Russia is getting what it deserves.

Analysts analyzed the new offensive of the Defense Forces in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation

As noted, according to the published report, geolocation data indicates that Ukrainian troops have advanced in the following areas:

  • Southern part of Berdin,

  • The central part of Russky Porichny,

  • The central part of Novosotnytskyi (all settlements are located northeast of Sudzhi).

Analysts suggest that these actions may be the initial phase of a larger Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region or in other sectors of the front. At the same time, ISW refrains from making specific predictions about the further development of the situation.

Russian forces attempted to exploit Ukrainian activity northeast of Suja to launch their own offensive. According to ISW, the Russians have advanced west of Malaya Lokna (located northwest of Suja).

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the participation in the hostilities in the Kursk region of drone units that allegedly belong to the "Caspian Marines." This is probably the 177th Marine Regiment of the Caspian Flotilla. According to ISW, this regiment could have been redeployed from the western part of the Zaporizhia region to the Kursk region.

Ukrainian forces are likely integrating long-range precision strike capabilities with electronic warfare (EW) capabilities, which contributes to the success of ground operations, ISW analysts note in the report.

What is known about the new offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kurshchyna?

As reported by ISW on January 6, Ukrainian forces conducted mechanized attacks using armored vehicles, including:

  • advanced south and southwest of the settlement of Berdino, entering its southern part;

  • intensified offensive operations in the Leonidovoye area;

  • carried out an attack near Pushkarne, east of Suja.

Russian propagandists note that "another revival" is being observed in Sudzh, which likely indicates a continuation of the Ukrainian offensive.

The offensive actions of the Defense Forces of Ukraine began in the Kursk region of Russia on the night of January 5. The fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine advanced from the direction of Sudzha towards the village of Velikiy Soldatske.

Information about the Ukrainian Armed Forces offensive was confirmed by the head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak.

"Kurshchina, good news, Russia is getting what it deserves," he said.

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Ending the War: How Putin is Trying to Fool the World

Putin ignores Zelensky's arguments
Source:  ISW

American analysts point out that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and members of his team are deliberately distorting the Ukrainian Constitution regarding elections under martial law. Moreover, he will continue to put forward inadequate conditions for ending the war.

Points of attention

  • Putin is trying to deceive the world by distorting Ukrainian legislation.
  • Zelensky insists on respecting the Ukrainian Constitution, which prohibits holding elections during martial law.
  • Putin continues to put forward conditions for ending the war, which include the complete surrender of Ukraine and the removal of the country's legitimate government.

Putin ignores Zelensky's arguments

Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy once again emphasized that the Ukrainian Constitution and legislation prohibit holding presidential and parliamentary elections during martial law.

The Head of State also clearly stated that official Kyiv will have the opportunity to consider the issue of lifting martial law when the "hot phase" of the war ends.

Another important condition, according to the president, is that Ukraine be in a strong position with "a strong army, a strong weapons package, and security guarantees."

The ISW team draws attention to the fact that the Law of Ukraine "On the Legal Regime of Martial Law", adopted in 2000, provides that the Ukrainian authorities may terminate martial law "provided that the threat of attack or danger to the state independence of Ukraine and its territorial integrity is eliminated."

Putin is again resorting to manipulation

Kremlin officials, including Putin, have repeatedly used deliberate misinterpretations of Ukrainian law and the Constitution to argue that Zelensky is the illegitimate president of Ukraine after Ukraine failed to hold elections under martial law in 2024, in accordance with the law and the Constitution.

As American analysts note, legally, official Kyiv cannot lift martial law while Russia continues its war against Ukraine.

What is also important to understand is that Ukraine cannot secure a just peace with a small army, "40,000 or 50,000 soldiers," as Moscow demands.

Putin continues to put forward conditions for ending the war that amount to the complete surrender of Ukraine, including the removal of the legitimate Ukrainian government and the demilitarization of Ukraine.

In fact, he has not changed his rhetoric over the past 4 years.

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