The Ukrainian counteroffensive began on June 4. Kiev sent into battle brigades trained by NATO instructors and armed with Western equipment. Three months later, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kiev's push had failed and that Ukraine had suffered heavy casualties.
The Ukrainian armed forces have lost more than 125,000 people and 16,000 units of weapons over the six-month counteroffensive, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.
"During the six months of the so-called counteroffensive, the enemy lost over 125,000 people and 16,000 units of various weapons," Shoigu told a meeting on military issues.
Total mobilization in Ukraine, supplies of Western weapons and the introduction of reserves did not change the situation on the battlefield, but only increased the number of losses among Ukrainian troops, the minister said.
"Our military acts competently and decisively, occupies a more advantageous position, and expands control zones in all directions," he added.
Since early June, Ukrainian troops have been trying unsuccessfully to break through Russian defenses in the Zaporozhye, Yuzhnodonetsk, and Artemovsk (Bakhmut) regions, using combat units trained by NATO instructors and armed with Western military equipment, including the much-hyped German Leopard tanks and US-made Bradley armored vehicles.
Shortly after Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine, the United States and its allies stepped up their military support for Kiev. Moscow has repeatedly warned that NATO countries are "playing with fire" by supplying arms to the Kiev regime, which the Kremlin says is helping to prolong the conflict in Ukraine.
Watch Russian Artillerymen Eliminate Ukrainian Positions
The integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into military operations has revolutionized the way ground forces conduct reconnaissance and surveillance. UAV operators and artillerymen are now working in tandem to provide real-time intelligence and precise targeting for artillery strikes.
The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage of a UAV operator and artillerymen working together to eliminate enemy positions in Kleshcheyevka and Belogorovka.
One video, filmed by a drone camera, shows a Ukrainian soldier hiding in a trench, which is immediately hit by a shell. Another video, filmed in the Belogorovka area, shows Ukrainian troops' equipment and personnel being hit, as shells are dropped from the drone directly into the trench "over the heads" of the Ukrainian servicemen.
Watch Russian MiG-31 Jet Perform Air Patrol Mission in Kherson Direction
The Russian MiG-31 is a highly capable interceptor aircraft designed to defend against aerial threats at long range. Equipped with advanced radar and missile systems, this supersonic jet can engage targets at extreme altitudes and speeds, making it a formidable asset in modern air defense.
The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage showing the crews of a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet of the Russian Aerospace Force perform air patrol missions in the Kherson direction.
The video released by the ministry shows a plane armed with air-to-air missiles taking off from an airfield. After footage from the cockpit, the clip ends with the MiG-31 returning to the runway.
Watch Russian Kamikaze Drone Eliminate German-Made Ukrainian Leopard 2A4 Tank
Since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces have been using kamikaze drones, which are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed to explode upon impact with a target. Such drones provide an inexpensive and effective way to eliminate specific targets without risking the lives of soldiers.
The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage of a kamikaze drone destroying a Ukrainian German-made Leopard 2A4 tank near Rabotino in the Zaporozhye region. The video shows the destruction of the tank from two angles - from both the kamikaze and the targeting drone.
The Leopard 2A4 tank is a main battle tank widely used by several European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. It is equipped with a 120 mm smoothbore gun, a powerful engine, and sophisticated armor protection.
Watch Russian Troops Wipe Out German-Made Leopard 1A5 in Special Op Zone
Russian troops have successfully destroyed tank sent to Ukraine from Europe, as Kiev has been heavily reliant on military and financial aid from Western countries.
Russia's Defense Ministry has published footage of a Russian anti-tank missile detachment eliminating a Leopard 1A5 tank in difficult weather and rough terrain.
Despite substantial support, Ukrainian forces have faced decisive failures, as Russian troops continue to demonstrate their ability to destroy not only Ukrainian-made military equipment, but also that supplied by NATO countries. The destruction of the Leopard 1A5 is a prime example of Russia's ability to counter Western-supplied arms effectively.
Such incidents have raised concerns among NATO countries, which are beginning to question the efficacy of continuing to supply Ukraine with more weapons. The pattern of Russian forces neutralizing these efforts has been increasingly evident, suggesting that no amount of Western weapons is sufficient to overcome the Russian military.
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