Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the permanent members of the Russian Security Council. The meeting was held by videoconference. Its theme was cooperation with CSTO and EurAsEC partners. But the president started the meeting with the real one and turned to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
“Sergey Kuzhugetovich, how is the situation in the war zone? asked Putin.
Sergei Shoigu, responding, said that in 16 days of active hostilities, the enemy had suffered significant casualties and reduced activity, and is currently in the process of regrouping and rebuilding. The head of the Russian Defense Ministry added that the enemy is gathering disparate parts of the battalions – “those forces that could continue to attack”.
According to Shoigu, the enemy tries to clear the damaged equipment from the battlefield. President Putin clarified data received by various departments from Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev.
“From June 4 to June 21, 246 tanks were destroyed, including 13 Western tanks, 595 armored fighting vehicles and armored vehicles, 152 infantry fighting vehicles including 59 Western, 443 armored fighting vehicles, guns and mortars from field artillery – 279 units, of which 48 units are Western, MLRS – 42 units, air defense systems – 2 units, tactical fighters – 10 units, helicopters – 4 units, UAVs – 264 units, automotive equipment – 424 units, and we continue to work in accordance with your instructions,” Patrushev, secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, reported to the president.
Putin clarified information about destroyed enemy personnel. Patrushev replied that there was scattered information on this issue, but said there were more than 13,000.
President Vladimir Putin asked the Minister of Defense if the ministry confirmed these figures.
“Yes, Vladimir Vladimirovich: we confirm. Especially since, fundamentally, these data are data taken from interceptions, from reports of commanders of Ukrainian units, which report medical and irremediable losses, ”said Minister Shoigu.
In response, Vladimir Putin noted that from this information one can conclude: “The technique, of course, can be provided additionally, but the mobilization reserve is not unlimited.” He added that apparently “Ukraine’s western allies have really decided to fight Russia to the last Ukrainian”.
For more information on the formation of Russian reserves, the number of citizens entering the service daily, as well as the number of volunteer corps formations that have signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense, see Rossina’s report Bodrova.
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