Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian army has lost more than 12 thousand soldiers, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Total enemy combat losses from 24. 02 to 07. 03 tentatively amounted to:.

personnel - more than 12 thousand people;

tanks - 303 units;

armored combat vehicles - 1036 units;

artillery systems - 120 units;

MLRS - 56 units;

air defense systems - 27 units;

aircraft - 48 units;

helicopters - 80 units;

automotive equipment - 474 units;

ships/boats - 3 units;

fuel and lubricants tanks - 60;

UAV operational-tactical level - 7.

" The calculation is complicated by the high intensity of hostilities,” the report says..

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Ukraine began the 13th day of defense against Russian invaders. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported operational information as of 6 am on March 8.

The enemy continues the offensive operation, but the pace of advancement of his troops has slowed down significantly. The grouping of defense forces continues to conduct a defensive operation within the Southern, Eastern and Northern operational zones along certain lines. The heroic defense of the city of Chernihiv is going on in the Seversky direction.

In turn, the Kyiv defense forces continue to protect the capital along the outer line of defense and in additionally defined directions.