DPR people’s militia: 39 Ukrainian nationalists and two tanks destroyed in one day

DONETSK, May 25 – RIA Novosti. People’s Militia of the Donetsk People’s Republic statedHe said his troops destroyed 39 Ukrainian nationalists and two tanks in one day.

“Since the start of the day, our soldiers have destroyed 39 Ukrainian nationalists, a 152 millimeter 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled artillery post, two tanks, a BMD and a field ammunition depot,” said a statement published in Narodnaya. Telegram channel. militia.

It was also recorded that DPR forces captured one 152 mm Msta-B towed howitzer gun and two infantry fighting vehicles.

Russia launched a military operation against Ukraine on February 24. President Vladimir Putin described his goal as “protecting people who have been subjected to eight years of bullying and genocide by the Kyiv regime.” According to him, for this it is planned “demilitarization and gentrification of Ukraine” in order to bring to justice all war criminals responsible for “bloody crimes against civilians” in Donbass. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Armed Forces attack only the military infrastructure and Ukrainian troops, and as of March 25 they have completed the main tasks of the first stage – they have significantly reduced the combat potential of Ukraine. The main goal in the Russian military department was called the liberation of Donbass.