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Russia says two villages captured, 1,300+ Ukrainian troops killed

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 16 Aug 2025 16:06
3 Min Read

Russia’s Defense Ministry says over 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in 24 hours, as Moscow reports new territorial gains and drone interceptions.

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  • A church destroyed in fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces is seen from above during the celebration of the Orthodox Easter in Lukashivka village, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 20, 2025 (AP)
    A church destroyed in fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces is seen from above during the celebration of the Orthodox Easter in Lukashivka village, Ukraine, on Sunday, April 20, 2025 (AP)

The Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday that Ukrainian forces suffered more than 1,315 casualties over 24 hours in ongoing battles across multiple fronts of the special military operation zone.

Heavy losses across the battlefront

According to the Ministry’s daily briefing, Ukraine lost:

  • More than 170 soldiers in the Battlegroup North’s area of responsibility
  • Up to 230 in the West group zone
  • Over 220 in the Battlegroup South’s sector
  • More than 400 in the Battlegroup Center’s area
  • Over 215 in the Battlegroup East’s zone
  • More than 80 personnel in the Battlegroup Dnepr’s area.

The report added that Russian troops carried out strikes on Ukrainian ammunition depots, drone storage facilities, and temporary deployment sites for both Ukrainian forces and foreign fighters in 133 locations.

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Villages reportedly captured

The Ministry also announced that units from Russia’s Battlegroup West had taken control of two settlements: Kolodezi in the Donetsk People’s Republic and Voronoye in Ukraine’s Dnepropetrovsk Region.

Meanwhile, Russian air defense systems intercepted five guided bombs and 169 Ukrainian drones over the past day, the Ministry said.

US-Russia Ukraine peace efforts

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a one-on-one meeting during their summit in Alaska on Friday, the former revealed. Trump confirmed that the negotiations covered a wide range of issues, noting that “only one or two key points” remain unresolved.

He emphasized that reaching a final agreement in Ukraine would require the involvement of European countries, while directly suggesting that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should strike a deal with Russia.

He added that while Ukraine may or may not agree, the chances of understanding are now very close.

NATO, security, and trade dominated the agenda

Speaking to Fox News, Trump stated that discussions with Putin included topics such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), security measures, and territorial issues, noting that the outcomes of the meeting have made it unnecessary to proceed with additional tariffs on China or retaliatory tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil.

Meanwhile, Russian Ambassador to Washington, Aleksandr Darcheyev, announced that new consultations between Moscow and Washington will be held soon. He noted that the goal of the upcoming talks is to address current tensions and push toward normalizing bilateral relations.

The summit between Putin and Trump concluded today in Alaska. Both sides described the talks as “constructive” and “highly productive".

The Kremlin confirmed that the discussions went smoothly. Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev also stated that the atmosphere during the meeting was positive and forward-looking.

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