04.02.2023 (14:50)
Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.
In Kupyansk direction, the offensive operations, conducted by the units of the 'Zapad' Group of Forces, have resulted in dislodging the enemy from the western outskirts of Dvurechnoye (Kharkov region).
The attacks, launched by Army Aviation and artillery, have resulted in the neutralisation of the units from 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Krakhmalnoye and Berestovoye (Kharkov region).
Over 30 Ukrainian personnel, two armoured fighting vehicles, and three motor vehicles have been eliminated.
In Krasny Liman direction, the 'Tsentr' Group of Forces has continued its offensive operations.
Concentrations of manpower and hardware from 80th and 95th airborne assault brigades of the AFU have been neutralised near Chervonaya Dibrova (Lugansk People's Republic), Serebryanka, and Grigorovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Over 100 Ukrainian personnel, six armoured fighting vehicles, one fighting vehicle equipped with BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS), and one D-30 howitzer have been eliminated.
In Donetsk direction, the offensive operations, conducted by the 'Yug' Group of Forces, have resulted in gaining more advantageous lines and positions.
The artillery attacks and active action have resulted in the elimination of up to 60 Ukrainian personnel, three armoured fighting vehicles, four motor vehicles, one Msta-B howitzer, one Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer, and one fighting vehicle equipped with BM-21 Grad MLRS.
Two AFU ordnance depots have been destroyed near Kramatorsk and Ugledar (Donetsk People's Republic).
U.S.-manufactured AN/TPQ-36, AN/TPQ-37, and AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery warfare radars have been destroyed near Markovo, Tikhonovka, and Novomikhaylovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
In South Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions, the artillery attacks, launched by the units of the 'Vostok' Group of Forces, have resulted in the elimination of over 35 Ukrainian personnel, one tank, two armoured personnel carriers, as well as two Msta-B howitzers near Prechistovka and Ilyinka (Donetsk People's Republic).
In Kherson direction, counterbattery warfare operations have resulted in the destruction of one fighting vehicle equipped with BM-21 Grad MLRS near Novokairy (Kherson region).
One ordnance depot has been destroyed near Tokarevka (Kherson region).
Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised 92AFU artillery units at their firing positions, manpower and hardware in 108 areas.
Air defence facilities have destroyed 13 unmanned aerial vehicles near Raygorodok, Belogorovka, Kremennaya, Golikovo, Krasnorechenskoye (Lugansk People's Republic), Aleksandrovka, Novosyolovka, Staromayorskoye (Donetsk People's Republic), Malaya Tokmachka, Stepanovka (Zaporozhye region), and Tyaginka (Kherson region).
Four rocket-propelled projectiles, launched by Olkha and HIMARS MLRS, as well as one Tochka-U tactical missile have been shot down near Oborotnovka, Goncharovka (Lugansk People's Republic), and Terny (Donetsk People's Republic).
In total, 382 airplanes, 206 helicopters, 3,021 unmanned aerial vehicles, 403 air defence missile systems, 7,737 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,007 fighting vehicles equipped with MLRS, 3,996 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 8,262 units of special military hardware have been destroyed during the special military operation.
