Russia's Military Losses in Ukraine Reach New Heights

Written by Camilla Jessen

Aug.06 - 2024 9:29 AM CET

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Over 585,000 Troops Reported Dead.

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The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to take a heavy toll on Russian forces, with the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reporting staggering losses.

As of August 6, 2024, Russia has lost a reported 585,140 troops since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Just in the past 24 hours, Russian forces reportedly suffered 1,050 casualties.

In addition to the high number of personnel casualties, the report details substantial losses in Russian military equipment. Since the start of the invasion, Ukraine claims that Russia has lost:

  • 8,421 tanks

  • 16,294 armored fighting vehicles

  • 22,148 vehicles and fuel tanks

  • 16,384 artillery systems

  • 1,138 multiple launch rocket systems

  • 910 air defense systems

  • 365 airplanes

  • 326 helicopters

  • 13,158 drones

  • 28 ships and boats

  • 1 submarine