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Zelensky Sets 30,000 Russian Troop Loss Target for August
Kyiv Post • • world
Key Points:
- President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine expects to eliminate at least 30,000 Russian troops in August as it reinforces defensive positions around Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka.
- Ukrainian forces are actively countering Russian assaults and have recently regained control of 26 settlements in the Oleksandrivka direction, signaling progress in reclaiming occupied territory.
- Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's shift toward a more technologically advanced defense strategy, increasingly relying on drones and unmanned systems to inflict heavy losses on Russian forces.
- The reinforcement of Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka is critical to maintaining Ukraine’s defensive belt in Donetsk Oblast and slowing Russian advances.
- According to UN reports, Russia has suffered significant casualties, with over 30,000 troops lost in May and about 28,000 in June, highlighting the high attrition rates faced by Russian forces.
