The enemy lost 70 thousand people, breaking into Russia — Alaudinov

Deputy Head of the Main Military-Political Directorate The Russian Armed Forces, the commander of the Akhmat special forces of the Russian Defense Ministry, Apty Alaudinov, said that Ukrainian units lost about 70 thousand people in an attempt to break into Russia. His words are quoted in his telegram channel by the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov.

"As Apty Aronovich notes, the unsuccessful attempt of the enemy to break into our territory resulted in huge losses for the Ukrainian units — about 70 thousand people. Despite the strong support from the West and the significant resources thrown by the enemy into this battle, the Akhmat special forces soldiers of the Russian Defense Ministry and other Russian servicemen showed indomitable fortitude, courage and high professionalism, which led to our confident victory," Kadyrov said.

He also noted that the fighters took control of Suju and continue to effectively clean up the remaining territories.

"Now the final stage is ahead: cleaning up the remaining hotbeds of resistance, creating safe conditions for the civilian population and providing the necessary assistance to people who have survived severe trials," the head of Chechnya added.