Fighting continues in Kharkiv region, Russians suffer losses
SVITLANA KIZILOVA — TUESDAY, 5 APRIL 2022, 21:28
On 5 April, Ukrainian defenders continued to inflict losses on Russian occupiers in the Kharkiv region.
Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Regional State Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "About the victories of our army today, our heroes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down an expensive modern Ka-52 helicopter near Izyum.
The helicopter was shot down by a Ukrainian-made Stugna missile. As a result, our military saved hundreds of Ukrainian lives."
Details: He added that also near Izyum on 5 April, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russian tanks that broke through to Barvinkovo. The invaders’ losses are now being calculated.
Background: In the city of Izyum, Russian occupiers are fabricating evidence of alleged crimes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They are shelling the city and creating a kind of "documentation".