Thousands of fighters are said to have traveled to Ukraine from abroad to fight against Russian troops. According to the army, there were also numerous foreigners among them.
According to the Ukrainian military, around 14,500 people have entered Ukraine in the past few days for combat use. According to the army in Kyiv, 12,000 of them are returning Ukrainians who want to join the national defense.
In addition, the government in Kyiv expects numerous foreigners who could form a so-called international legion.
Army: 12,000 Russian soldiers killed
In the statement, the General Staff claims that since the war began on February 24, Russian forces have lost more than 12,000 soldiers. A few days ago, Moscow spoke of almost 500 soldiers killed, but has not given any more recent information since then. Kyiv has not yet given any death toll figures in its own ranks. The Donetsk separatists spoke of 47 dead on their side on Tuesday.
According to the Ukrainian army, 49 Russian planes, 81 helicopters and around 317 tanks were destroyed or damaged. The information cannot be independently verified.
Comparatively quiet night
In the Ukrainian situation report from the morning, there was often talk of a comparatively quiet night, for example around the port city of Odessa on the Black Sea and in the Poltava and Sumy areas. In the Zaporizhia region in south-eastern Ukraine, Russian troops have resumed their offensive, but the pace of advance has slowed. There were air alerts in Chernihiv. Ten residential buildings on the outskirts were shot at.
In Irpin near Kyiv, Russian troops tried to enter the city. “The attack was repelled,” it said. This information could not be independently verified.
Source: Stern
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