They inflicted losses on the manpower and equipment of three mechanized, tank brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces and three defense brigades in the areas of the settlements of Novosyolka ...

The Ukrainian armed forces have suffered losses in more than 2,245 troops, five tanks and 19 armored combat vehicles in the Donetsk area over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

A senior ministry official said it is difficult for the Ground Self-Defense Force to significantly scale back its tank regiment because it needs to maintain members’ proficiency in maneuvering.