Russia Says 1,165 Ukrainian Troops Killed, 116 Drones Downed

English , Qatar - قطر , Snippets , / Sunday, October 26th, 2025

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Moscow, October 26 (QNA) – Russia’s Defense Ministry said Sunday that its forces had killed 1,165 Ukrainian soldiers and shot down 116 drones.
In a statement, the ministry reported strikes on Ukrainian positions across 147 locations along the front lines, claiming damage to armored vehicles, artillery systems, ammunition depots, and electronic warfare stations.
It also said Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure and railway cars used to transport Ukrainian troops to the Donbas region, as well as facilities involved in the production and launch of long-range drones and storage sites for unmanned boats.
Since the start of the war on Feb. 24, 2022, both Russia and Ukraine have issued near-daily battlefield updates, often asserting gains or repelling attacks. These claims are difficult to independently verify due to the ongoing conflict.