"The Ukrainian armed forces have lost up to 600 servicemen, two combat armored vehicles, and eight cars [among other losses in clashes with Battlegroup Yug (South)]," the ministry said in a statement.
Russia's Battlegroup Zapad (West) has repelled four counterattacks and eliminated up to 450 Ukrainian soldiers, while Battlegroup Tsentr (Center) has repulsed nine counterattacks, neutralizing as many as 440 Ukrainian troops, the ministry said.
Battlegroup Vostok (East) has repelled a counterattack and wiped out as many as 140 Ukrainian military personnel.