Ukrainian Ministry: Post of Russia's 35th Combined Arms Army destroyed

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has issued operative information on the latest situation on the frontline, Report informs.

According to official information, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue counter-attacks on the border areas under the Russian occupation. Yesterday, the Ukrainian military neutralized the command post and security platoon of the 35th Combined Arms Red Banner Army.

The number of losses of the Russian side is being determined: “During the past day, 2 Su-34 fighters, 3 destroyers Vachi, Su-34CM, 3 ES helicopters and operational-tactical unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed. Unable to conduct ground operations, the Russians continue to target civilian infrastructure.”

According to the ministry, Russia is spreading misinformation en masse: “The insidious activity of the opposite side in the information space continues. This is a provocation against the military-political leadership of Ukraine and the defense forces. But they are suffering serious losses. The opponent is facing serious problems in staffing. The personnel of the Russian army are discouraged. Thus, the number of deserters is growing.”

Russia annexed the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in Ukraine in March 2014. After that, military operations began in the Donbas region of Ukraine. Fighting broke out between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and militants from the Russian-backed Donetsk and Luhansk republics. Moscow has denied the claims that it üas involved in the conflict.

On February 21, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognizing the two self-proclaimed republics created in the Donbas region.

On February 24, the Russian Armed Forces attacked Ukraine under the pretext of protecting the population of the self-proclaimed republics.

The International Criminal Court in the Hague has launched an investigation into Russia's crimes against humanity during its military actions in Ukraine.

The absolute majority of UN members, including Azerbaijan, recognize the Crimean peninsula and the Donbas as Ukrainian sovereign territory.