On June 13, 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a report detailing the progress of pro-Russian forces and the Russian army in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The conflict, referred to as a “special military operation” in Russia, has been ongoing for 841 days. While these reports are considered unreliable by many experts, including the Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT) and other independent military analysts, it is important to document them for potential future analysis.
The report highlighted various successful operations conducted by different groups of Russian troops in regions like Kharkov, Donetsk, and Zaporozhye. It detailed the defeat of Ukrainian personnel and equipment, as well as the destruction of ammunition depots. The report also mentioned the use of operational-tactical aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, missile forces, and artillery to target enemy concentrations in multiple regions.
Additionally, data from declassified American intelligence documents indicated that the Russian army suffered significant losses during the conflict. Verified data from open sources suggested that the losses of the Russian army and pro-Russian military structures in Ukraine were substantial. However, uncertainty remains about the actual number of casualties due to lack of accurate information on both sides.
Confirmed UN data also highlighted the toll on Ukrainian civilians. Thousands have been killed or injured since the start of the conflict. While UN numbers are considered conservative, actual casualties are believed to be much higher due to lack of access to certain regions where fighting is taking place.
Overall, despite efforts made by both sides to gain an upper hand in this long-drawn conflict
