Ukraine claimed that its forces destroyed nearly 50 Russian tanks in one day, as Russia tried to capture Avdiivka, a small city in the east of the country.
The Ukrainian General Staff said that in one day of fighting, nearly 900 Russians were killed and 100 units of their armored equipment were also destroyed.
A video shared by Ukraine’s military on Friday appeared to show Russian tanks and armor being destroyed as they headed towards the eastern Ukrainian city.
I tend to question what any government says, but I hope this is at least close to true.
While the initial numbers are usually slightly inflated, it seems likely an optimistic best guess rather than straight propaganda.
There’s usually photographic evidence that follows and supports the claims.
For example the initial claim for the first ATACM strike was 8 helicopters. Photographic evidence later confirmed 5.
It may not be 50 tanks, but it wouldn’t shock me if it was very close to it.
That’s good to hear. Thank you.
The Ukrainians have generally been truthful about these things, if sometimes a little exaggerated. Seeing the videos from the recent attacks on Avdiivka, these numbers are plausible. They are a total shitshow for the Russians.