Russian defence minister says his forces have sped up rate of their advance in Ukraine

Moscow (Reuters)-Russia Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said on Friday that the Russian army has increased the progress rate in Ukraine and seized 600-700 km square (502 miles) control over 300-400 km at the beginning of the year.

Belousov also said that Russia has caused significant damage to Russia’s military and industrial infrastructure of 35 mass strikes, which she calls 146 critical targets this year.

“As a result, 62% of the key businesses in Ukraine’s military-industry complex were damaged.” He said.

“I want to emphasize the strikes that target logistics centers as well as strikes that reduce production capacity, and throw sites for long -range strike drones.”

The Reuters could not confirm their assets.

Belousov said Russia has more business to improve its own drone skills, including faster education.

Another priority he identified was to increase the movement of tactical groups.

“This year 22,725 motorcycles, four bicycles and car was delivered. By the end of the year, this equipment is expected to be transferred to 12,186 more armed forces.” He said.

(Reporting with Andrew Osborn) with rearrangement)