President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi said that the situation at the front remains difficult, but the Ukrainian troops are on the defensive.

In the evening address, he emphasized that, despite extremely heavy losses, the Russian invaders are still trying to advance in Donbas, gain a foothold in Luhansk region, move in Kharkiv region and have plans to move in the south.

But we keep the defense and, most importantly, do not allow the enemy to carry out their intentions. They said that they would capture Donetsk region – in spring, summer, autumn. Winter is already starting this week. They put their regular army there, they lose hundreds of conscripts and mercenaries there every day. , they use blocking units there,” he said.

The head of state added that this year, Russia will lose a hundred thousand of its soldiers killed and “only God knows how many mercenaries.”

“And Ukraine will stand. And the world will do everything so that everyone who is guilty of this criminal war is brought to justice. Glory to all those who fight for freedom! Glory to all those who work for our victory! Eternal memory to all those who gave “. his life for Ukraine,” concluded Zelenskyi.

Losses of Russia in Ukraine

As reported, as of November 29, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have already destroyed more than 88,000 occupiers.

According to the General Staff, the Defense Forces destroyed up to 70% of the personnel of one of the invaders’ units in the Luhansk region within a week.

Analysts of the Oryx project estimated that the Russian army has lost at least 5,800 pieces of military equipment since February 24. This is only visually confirmed data.

In addition, it was reported that the aggressor country had already lost two squadrons of the latest Su-35 fighters.