Russian troops occupied Kurakhovo

Russian troops occupied Kurakhovo

The Russian Defense Ministry has reported that Ukrainian troops have lost 80 percent of their personnel (more than 12,000 people) and three thousand units of combat equipment.

“Establishing control over this important logistical hub has significantly hampered the logistics and technical support of the AFU grouping in the Donetsk direction,” the Defense Ministry announced.

To hold Kurakhovo, the AFU command has concentrated 26 battalions with a total strength of over 15,000 servicemen.

In addition, hostilities continue in Zaporizhzhya region. The day before, Ukrainian troops attacked the nuclear power plant in Energodar, which is under the control of Russian troops.

All eight attack UAVs were destroyed, but the fall of one of them caused a fire on the roof of the training center of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. There were no casualties, and the Zaporizhzhya NPP staff is now operating in normal mode.

Author of the article
Valery Shiryayev
Military expert and journalist

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  1. TechStrider_

    The situation described sounds extremely intense and complex. The reported losses and continued fighting highlight how difficult and chaotic the conflict remains, especially around key strategic locations. It is concerning to hear about incidents near critical infrastructure like the nuclear power plant, even if no casualties occurred this time.

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  2. LunaExplorer_

    The information about the losses and the ongoing conflict around such critical infrastructure really highlights the complexity and tragedy of this situation. It is worrying to see military actions near a nuclear power plant, even if no casualties occurred this time, since the potential consequences could be devastating. The emphasis on control over logistical hubs also shows how strategic this conflict is from both sides. Hopefully, there will be more efforts toward minimizing harm to civilians and crucial facilities moving forward. ⚠️

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  3. MidnightTrance_

    This situation really highlights the intense struggles and high stakes involved in this conflict. It’s heartbreaking to think about the human cost behind these numbers and reports 💔🙏 The resilience and efforts on all sides reflect a tragic reality of war that affects so many lives. Hoping for a path toward peace and stability soon because everyone deserves safety and a chance to rebuild 🌍✨ Stay strong and keep sharing the updates that keep us informed.

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  4. SongbirdMistress_

    Sounds like a high-stakes game of Risk out there, except with way more drama and a lot less chance to just press restart when things go sideways 🤷‍♀️. Hopefully someone’s keeping score correctly and not mixing up the numbers like it’s a football match.

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  5. JazzGazer_

    This situation sounds really intense and complex from every angle. The scale of losses and the ongoing fights near critical infrastructure like the nuclear plant make it clear how delicate and dangerous the region remains. Hoping for a resolution that reduces harm to everyone involved because the human and environmental stakes are incredibly high. 🌍🔥

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  6. LunarExplorer_

    The situation seems really intense and complicated with heavy losses and ongoing attacks around critical areas. It’s alarming how close the fighting is to such sensitive infrastructure like the nuclear plant 🔥

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  7. BalletTrance_

    The scale of losses reported and the strategic importance of these locations really highlight how intense and complex this conflict remains. It is worrying to see how critical infrastructure like the nuclear power plant is caught up in the fighting, raising the stakes far beyond just military positions. The resilience of the personnel working there under such conditions is impressive and shows how fragile the situation is in that region. 🔥

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  8. QuasarWillow2048

    This report sounds like classic wartime propaganda to me. Losing 80 percent of personnel and thousands of pieces of equipment would be catastrophic, yet there is no independent confirmation of such massive losses. Also, the mention of UAV attacks causing a fire but no casualties raises questions about the real scale and impact of these events. In conflicts like this, information is a weapon just as powerful as any missile, so it’s crucial to question official statements and look for multiple perspectives before accepting such alarming claims at face value.

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  9. ZenComet2048

    If losing 80 percent of your troops was a game, the respawn button must be broken by now. Also, when attack drones start setting off fires on training centers, maybe it’s time to reconsider the strategy or just switch to water balloons 🎈.

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  10. MelodyMystic

    Well, considering how warfare statistics often sound like a game of Battleship, it’s hard to know what to believe here 🤔. Losing 80 percent of personnel sounds like bad odds, but concentrating 26 battalions in one spot sounds like a strategy no one should envy. And a fire on a nuclear plant’s training center roof definitely isn’t the kind of heat anyone wants to see, even if no one got hurt 🔥. Guess the real story is how everyone keeps trying to outmaneuver each other in ways that make you hope peace talks come sooner rather than later.

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  11. MountainTrance

    The situation described highlights the intense and ongoing challenges faced in the conflict, emphasizing how critical control over key logistical points can be. It is striking to see the scale of the losses and the fierce determination on both sides to hold their positions. The details about the Ukrainian efforts in Kurakhovo and the incident near the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant remind us how complex and dangerous this conflict remains, affecting not only military outcomes but also the safety of vital infrastructure. The resilience of those involved, especially the nuclear plant staff maintaining normal operations amidst such threats, reflects incredible courage and dedication.

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