The counteroffensive significantly weakens the capabilities of the Russian Federation in the south

Details: Counter-offensive actions also have a "radiation" effect on the Russian occupation authorities. Kirill Stremousov, the so-called "deputy head of the military-civilian administration of the Kherson region" appointed by the Russian military, told the Russian edition of TASS that the pseudo-referendum on the annexation of Kherson and the region to Russia would be "paused" for "security" reasons. However, Stremousov later wrote on Telegram that he denied calling for a pause because a date for the "referendum" had not yet been set. Both of Stremousov's statements point to a high level of disorganization within the occupation regimes, which is likely exacerbated by the consequences of the counter-offensive. Ukrainian forces intend to gradually reduce Russian tactical and operational capabilities in the Kherson region, which is likely to affect the administrative and bureaucratic capabilities of the occupying officials. ISW notes that Ukrainian military representatives maintained operational silence on the progress of the Ukrainian counter-offensive, but reported further destruction of Russian land lines of communication (GLOC) in the center of Kherson region. Ukrainian special forces carried out a limited operation against the Russian FSB base in the Energodar area.

Russia has already lost more than 50,000 servicemen in the war in Ukraine, and about 350 Russian invaders have been killed in the last 24 hours. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: The Russian Federation suffered the greatest losses in the Donetsk direction. Defenders of Ukraine over the past day shot down a Russian helicopter, 9 drones and 4 cruise missiles. 9 tanks, two RZSVs, 25 AFVs and 22 artillery systems were also destroyed.

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 06.09 approximately amounted to: personnel - about 50150 (+350) people liquidated, tanks - 2077 (+9) units, armored combat vehicles ‒ 4484 (+25) units, artillery systems - 1179 (+22) units, MLRS - 296 (+2) units, air defense systems - 156 (+0) units, aircraft - 236 (+0) units, helicopters - 207 (+1) units, UAVs of the operational-tactical level - 876 (+9), cruise missiles - 209 (+4), ships/boats ‒ 15 (+0) units, automotive equipment and tankers - 3305 (+19) units, special equipment - 109 (+2).