**Ukraine Conflict Update: Russia’s Demands and Military Losses**
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, with the US Vice President, JD Vance, expressing skepticism over Russia’s demands for concessions. According to a recent statement, Russia is seeking specific requirements in order to end the conflict, but the US believes these demands are too extreme.
Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) has initiated talks on a new set of sanctions against Russia. The 17th package targets Russia’s military-industrial complex and its shadow shipping fleet, as well as related support networks. These sanctions aim to further isolate Russia and limit its ability to wage war in Ukraine.
**Russia Launches Drone Attack**
In the early hours of yesterday morning, Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, deploying 187 drones, including Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones and five Iskander-M ballistic missiles. The Ukrainian Air Force reported this incident, highlighting the scale of Russia’s aerial assault.
**Ukraine Reports Significant Russian Military Losses**
The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces has released a report detailing significant Russian military losses since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. According to the report, Russia has lost over 961,000 troops, along with vast amounts of military equipment.
These losses include:
* Over 10,700 tanks
* More than 22,400 armored fighting vehicles
* Around 47,600 vehicles and fuel tanks
* Over 27,500 artillery systems
* 1,379 multiple launch rocket systems
* 1,156 air defense systems
* 372 airplanes
* 335 helicopters
* 35,400 drones
* 28 ships and boats
* One submarine
These numbers paint a stark picture of Russia’s struggles in Ukraine. The significant losses highlight the effectiveness of Ukrainian military tactics and the resilience of its people.
**Staying Informed**
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