Russian forces within the Kharkiv sector of the entrance line have suffered extra irrecoverable losses than wounded over the previous month, Volodymyr Degtyaryov, spokesperson for Ukraine's "Khartia" brigade, stated on March 4.
"If you happen to take a look at the enemy's losses in February, you may see an fascinating pattern — extra useless than wounded. Maybe this is because of the truth that they’ve much less motion and extra (personnel) concentrations," Degtyaryov advised Ukrainian media Suspilne.
He famous that Russian forces not often use automobiles, as Ukrainian troops have established a "useless zone" extending 10 kilometers into Russian-occupied areas, permitting Ukrainian forces to take care of management over the sector from the air.
The Kyiv Impartial couldn’t confirm the claims.
"In fact, they’ve offensive potential, however we’re doing every little thing we will to forestall them from doing so," Degtyaryov added.
Kharkiv Oblast, which shares a direct border with Russia, stays a serious flashpoint within the ongoing battle.
Moscow launched an offensive within the area on Might 10, 2024, advancing as much as 10 kilometers (6 miles) earlier than Ukrainian defenders halted the push on the first line of protection.
Throughout the first month of the offensive, Russian forces suffered round 4,000 casualties, together with each killed and wounded, in keeping with Ukraine's army.
Regardless of their losses, Russian troops nonetheless management a number of villages on two axes in Kharkiv Oblast — one close to Lyptsi and the opposite close to the embattled city of Vovchansk.
The Kyiv IndependentChris York