EpicRandy on 16 May 2022
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of May 16, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/NsrOtRZQA7
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) May 16, 2022
Compared to last week.
+2050 Troops
+1 Planes
+83 Tanks
+7 Helicopters
+210 Personnel carriers (APV)
+64 Artillery
+1 Boats/cutters
+10 MLRS
+2 Anti-aircraft
+50 UAV
+1 Special equipment
+131 Vehicles/fuel tanks (now combined)
+3 Cruise missiles
Key takeaways:
Except for the number of helicopters and troops the numbers are down, sometimes significantly so (UAV, plane, MLRS). This looks like Russia is trying to keep more and more of their equipment from harm's way at the expanse of their own troops.
Those slowdowns in assets losses by Russia also comes amid reports of crushing defeats in Kharkiv and Donetsk river crossing. IMO, Russia may try to engage in fewer battle but with more troops and insistence, so far with no appearant success.
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