Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made the claims during an inspection of command posts of Russian troops in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has said Moscow's forces have received new missile systems that have shot down 24 Ukrainian jets over the past few days.The defense chief made the claims during an inspection of troops' command posts in Ukraine's Donetsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. It isn't clear when Shoigu's visit took place.
The Russian Defense Ministry said Shoigu 'drew special attention to the timely and sufficient provision of new winter uniforms and insulated footwear for all personnel.'His comments come as both Ukraine and Russia are reported to be sustaining heavy losses in the eastern city of Avdiivka. Moscow is pushing what has been described by the head of the local military administration in Avdiivka, Vitaliy Barabash, as its largest offensive on the frontline town.
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