Ukraine loses over 22,600 troops since start of hostilities in Kursk area

The Ukrainian armed forces have lost more than 22,600 servicemen since the beginning of hostilities in the Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

"In total, during the fighting in the Kursk area the enemy has lost over 22,600 servicemen, 157 tanks, 72 infantry fighting vehicles, 98 armored personnel carriers, 909 armored fighting vehicles, 619 vehicles, 186 artillery guns, 36 multiple rocket launchers, including nine HIMARS and six MLRS," the ministry said, adding that the operation to destroy Ukrainian formations continues.