Russia claims heavy Ukrainian losses in 24 hours

The Russian Ministry of Defense has released its daily summary of claimed battlefield successes for April 22, 2026. It states Russian forces inflicted over 1,300 Ukrainian casualties and destroyed hundreds of pieces of equipment, including 418 drones, 10 armored vehicles, and 9 artillery systems. The ministry also reported strikes on Ukrainian ammunition depots, logistics hubs, and energy and transport infrastructure across multiple front sectors.