Ukraine claims Russia has suffered huge losses in recent weeks (Image: Getty)
Footage from the war in has shown the moment a Ukrainian tank strikes troops
Shared on social media by the Defence of X account, the footage shows a Ukrainian tank firing a shell at Russian positions in a rural area.
The tank inflicts a number of big explosions on Russian positions as Moscow’s troops lurked behind a treeline.
The Defence of account added: “A tank in service with the Rubizh Brigade is destroying Russian treeline positions in the Kupiansk direction.”
This comes after lost 1,610 men in one day on November 24, as per Ukrainian Defence Ministry figures.
[WORLD]
A tank in service with the Rubizh Brigade is destroying russian treeline positions in the Kupiansk direction.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU)
Kyiv now believes that has suffered over 700,000 total casualties since the war began.
On top of this, is also believed to have lost 9429 tanks, 20,787 artillery, and 19,480 UAV systems.
Earlier this month, suffered a record 1,950 casualties in one day, claimed.
Kyiv and Moscow in recent days as the conflict continues to escalate.
The UK and US have now given permission to strike Russian territory with British and American missiles – a move that has sparked anger in Moscow.
The Ukrainian tank opening fire on Russian positions (Image: Defence of Ukraine)
In response, struck with a ballistic missile and President threatened attacks on the UK and US.
According to a report by French newspaper Le Monde,
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, dismissed the reports while warning the UK and France against such a move.
He added: “There is no unanimity of opinion among Europeans on this matter but, of course, some hotheads appear.”
Le Monde said “sensitive discussions, most of which are classified” have resumed after ‘s win.
A British military source said: “Discussions are under way between the UK and France on defence cooperation, particularly with a view to creating a hard core of allies in Europe, focusing on and European security in the broad sense.”