Russian Defense Ministry denies Ukrainian Armed Forces commander's claim of destruction of Russian planes, armored vehicles in Ukraine

MOSCOW. Feb 24 (Interfax) - The Russian Defense Ministry has denied claims of the Ukrainian military regarding the destruction of Russian planes and armored vehicles.

"A statement by Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny regarding the alleged destruction of Russian planes and armored vehicles is sheer lies," the ministry said on Thursday.