Igor Konashenkov

Russia’s casualties equal 498 - top brass

Russia’s casualties equal 498 - top brass

Over 2,870 Ukrainian troops were killed in Russia’s special operation in Ukraine while casualties among the Russian forces amount to 498, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Major-General Igor Konashenkov said. "Among …

Russian forces take control of Kherson

Russian forces take control of Kherson

Russian Armed Forces units have taken full control of Kherson’s regional center, the city’s civilian infrastructure and transportation services are operating as usual, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov …

Russian air forces dominate airspace over Ukraine

Russian air forces dominate airspace over Ukraine

The Russian warplanes dominate the airspace over the entire territory of Ukraine, Russian defence ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said on Monday. "The Russian aviation has gained dominance in the airspace over the …

Russia pulls some troops back from western borders

Russia pulls some troops back from western borders

Russian troops will return to their garrisons upon the completion of drills and units of Russia’s Southern and Western Military Districts have begun loading their equipment for their departure, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Major …

Russian sappers clear Lachin corridor from mines

Russian sappers clear Lachin corridor from mines

Russian sappers completely cleared Lachin corridor and the road leading to Khankendi from mines, the spokesman of the Russian Ministry of Defence, Major General Igor Konashenkov said at a briefing yesterday. He said that Lachin corridor …

Russian Foreign Ministry: ceasefire being observed in Karabakh

Russian Foreign Ministry: ceasefire being observed in Karabakh

The ceasefire regime is being observed in Nagorno-Karabakh, Chief of the Directorate of Media service and Information of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Major General Igor Konashenkov said. The ceasefire is being observed along the …