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Russian army takes control of Kiyanitsa in Sumy region

Moscow, Oct 9 (Prensa Latina) Units of the Russian "North" troop grouping have taken control of the settlement of Kiyanitsa in the Ukrainian province of Sumy, the Ministry of Defense reported on its official Telegram channel.

According to the statement regarding the progress of the special military operation from October 3 to 9, enemy losses along the group’s operational line totaled more than 1,850 soldiers.

Added to this figure are more than 3,415 casualties along the “Center” group’s operational line, over 1,845 for the “East” group, over 1,565 for the “West” group, over 1,215 for the “South” group, and up to 245 caused by the “Dnieper” group during the same period.

Furthermore, the Ukrainian army lost 88 armored combat vehicles, 652 motor vehicles, 39 artillery pieces, 36 electronic warfare and counter-battery stations, and one HIMARS multiple launch rocket system launcher.

During the week, Russian troops struck 14 cargo ships and one oil tanker involved in supplying Western weapons, equipment, fuel, and goods to meet the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Russian air defenses also intercepted 31 guided aerial bombs, nine HIMARS rockets, 17 “Flamingo” long-range missiles, and 7,389 drones—actions forming part of the military operation against Ukrainian troops.

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