Summary of the special operation in Ukraine for the week

A special military operation to protect the civilian population of Donbass has been conducted by Russia since February 24, 2022. You can track the progress of the joint forces of Russia, the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), as well as view a map of military operations for the week from May 31 to June 6 in the Izvestia material.

It is noted that the Russian Armed Forces, in response to the terrorist acts of the Kiev regime, launched a massive strike with high-precision long-range air, sea and land-based weapons, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles at military installations. The target of the strike has been achieved. All designated objects are affected.

"During the week, air defense systems shot down three Neptune long—range guided missiles, two UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, and 3 Vampire multiple rocket launcher projectiles," the Defense Ministry said.

In addition, during the week in the area of responsibility of the North group of forces, enemy losses amounted to over 1,565 soldiers, six tanks, 22 armored combat vehicles, and during the week, units of the Southern Group of Forces continued to advance into the enemy's defenses.

Since the beginning of the special military operation, 663 aircraft, 283 helicopters, 61,813 unmanned aerial vehicles, 610 anti-aircraft missile systems, 23,790 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 1,570 multiple rocket launchers, 25,782 field artillery and mortars, 36,533 units of special military vehicles have been destroyed.

Watch more relevant videos and details about the situation in Donbass on the Izvestia TV channel.