"Over 10,000 Russian troops killed in action" — Office of the President of Ukraine
Saturday, 5 March 2022, 14:35
As of 5 March, the losses of the Russian occupation forces in Ukraine are estimated at more than 10,000 people.
Source: Advisor to the Chief of Staff, Office of the President of Ukraine, Oleksiy Arestovych, quoted by Suspilne
Quote: "Overall the estimated loss of the Russian military forces today is more than 10,000 people, 269 tanks, 105 artillery systems, 150 rocket-propelled grenade launchers, more than 400 units of vehicles, etc."
Quote: "Near Kherson, this morning, our armed forces struck a powerful blow to the Russian army. We are currently waiting for more information on their losses."
Details: Russian forces are making tactical shifts to improve their position.
According to Arestovych, Russian troops thwarted an attempt to create corridors for evacuation in the Volnovakha area. Civilians should wait in safe places until further notice.
Earlier today, Russian troops broke the ceasefire and shelled the humanitarian corridor established on 5 March to evacuate residents of besieged Mariupol.
