Over 1300 Ukrainian Troops Killed In 24 Hours By Russian Army As Zelensky Rejects Land Swap Deal
/ Aug 10, 2025, 12:59PM IST
The Russian Ministry of Defence made a stunning claim of killing more than 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers in the special military operation zone in the past day. The Russian military also said that it destroyed enemy equipment and made battlefield advances. Watch this video to know more.
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