Russia’s Battlefield Losses in Ukraine Exceed 700,000

Written by Camilla Jessen

Nov.04 - 2024 11:29 AM CET

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Russia’s full-scale invasion has led to massive losses in personnel and equipment.

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Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the country has reportedly suffered total personnel losses exceeding 700,000, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In the last 24 hours alone, approximately 1,300 additional casualties were reported, bringing the total estimated count to 700,390 as of November 4.

Alongside the personnel figures, Ukraine’s General Staff provided an updated breakdown of equipment and vehicles destroyed.

  • Tanks: 9,193 (+11 in the past 24 hours)

  • Armored fighting vehicles: 18,538 (+15)

  • Artillery systems: 20,121 (+35)

  • Multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 1,245 (+1)

  • Air defense systems: 994

  • Aircraft: 369

  • Helicopters: 329

  • Drones (operational-tactical level): 18,280 (+93)

  • Cruise missiles: 2,629 (+1)

  • Ships/boats: 28

  • Submarines: 1

  • Vehicles and fuel tanks: 28,237 (+77)

  • Specialized military equipment: 3,587 (+3)

A recent survey by military medical professionals indicates that nearly 75% of Russian soldier fatalities are due to explosive-related injuries.

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