# IN BRIEF: Russian gains in Kharkov Region, Dobropolye, Ukrainian losses

https://mins.news/en/item/84568

- TASS, 2026-10-03 11:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2197107

> Russia’s Defense Ministry reported fighting and territorial gains in the Kharkov Region and Dobropolye over the past day. It said Ukrainian forces lost about 1,325 personnel in the special military operation zone, while Russian forces struck 149 areas and air defenses downed 680 fixed-wing drones and six guided bombs.

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