Russia says inflicting heavy losses on Ukraine in Dnipro battles

Russia's defense ministry said that it was inflicting heavy losses on Ukrainian troops at the Dnipro River, after Kyiv said it had successfully established a foothold on the Russian-controlled eastern bank.

"The enemy is on the right (western) bank of the Dnipro and during attempts to land on islands lost more than 460 servicemen, killed and wounded, two tanks and 17 vehicles," Russian defense ministry said.

AFP