Currently, the Russian Armed Forces are the most combat-ready army in the world, Shoigu says

Currently, the Russian Armed Forces are the most combat-ready army in the world. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Sergey Shoigu, according to TASS.

According to him, the weapons of the Russian army have been tested in combat conditions, proving their quality and effectiveness.

During the special military operation, more than 650,000 soldiers have gained combat experience, Shoigu added.

He also noted that since the start of the special military operation, the Ukrainian armed forces have lost at least 383,000 soldiers, as well as 14,000 tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and armored personnel carriers, 553 aircraft, 259 helicopters, 8,500 artillery systems, and multiple launch rocket systems.