 Russians lost 7,000 soldiers and hundreds of tanks in three weeks. Over the past three weeks, Russian forces have suffered serious losses in attacks in the direction of the city of Abdiyivka-Denetsk region. The Russians lost hundreds of tanks. The 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released information about this. It was reported that due to the resistance of the defenders of Ukraine, the other party could not surround the city. In three weeks of active attacks, the Russians lost hundreds of tanks and about 250 pieces of other equipment. The Ukrainian military also neutralized or wounded about 7,000 invaders. Russia has thrown thousands of troops and hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles into the offensive, which is focused mainly on the strategic city of Abdiyivka and further north near the city of Kupyansk. So far, Russian forces have made little progress, only advancing a few hundred meters near Abdiyivka, according to both Ukrainian and Russian accounts. But despite the losses, Russia is continuing its efforts to encircle Abdiyivka. Ukrainian officials have said they believe the determined Russian efforts to seize Abdiyivka is motivated by the Kremlin's desire to claim a significant victory ahead of Russia's presidential elections next year.