Russia has faced record-breaking losses of military equipment in Ukraine, according to recent reports from open-source intelligence project Oryx.
695 Pieces of Military Equipment
In October 2024 alone, Russian forces lost an estimated 695 pieces of military equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, and aircraft.
This level of monthly loss is the highest since Russia’s retreat from the Kharkiv region in October 2022, says independent Russian site Meduza according to Digi24.
These October losses include 253 infantry fighting vehicles, 103 tanks, 41 armored personnel carriers, four aircraft (including Su-25 and Su-34 fighter jets), and one Mi-28 helicopter.
By comparison, Ukrainian forces lost 276 pieces of equipment during the same month, including 47 armored personnel carriers, 28 infantry fighting vehicles, 21 tanks, and a Su-24M aircraft.
Russia’s equipment losses have been increasing steadily since the summer, rising from 434 in August to 695 in October.
Second Highest of the War
This surge in losses coincides with intensified Russian efforts to secure territory in eastern Ukraine.
One focal point has been the village of Illinka, north of Vuhledar, where Russia’s 20th Motor Rifle Division has been attempting to advance.
Ukraine’s defenses in the area have remained firm despite weeks of heavy assault, costing Russian forces dozens of BMP-3 and BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles and MT-LB armored transport vehicles.
On one particularly intense day in October, Russia reportedly lost 206 pieces of equipment, according to OSINT analyst Andrew Perpetua.
October’s total losses now mark the second-highest of the entire conflict, following the equipment abandoned by Russian forces during last fall’s retreat from Kharkiv.
While Russian forces have recently managed to gain some ground, experts suggest these gains come at a steep price. According to analysts cited by The New York Times, Russia could face a severe shortage of equipment and personnel by 2025 if its rate of losses continues.
