Ukrainian Armed Forces Estimate High Russian Casualties
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have released an estimate suggesting that Russian army casualties have surpassed 825,000 since the invasion began in February 2022. This number encompasses both fatalities and injuries, significantly exceeding the figures provided by Moscow. Moscow has ceased publishing data on casualties.
Details of Estimated Russian Casualties and Equipment Losses
According to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Army, the estimated combat casualties for the Russian army stand at 825,320. This figure includes 1,340 casualties in the last 24 hours. Additionally, the Ukrainian reports highlight the destruction of:
- 9,850 battle tanks
- 20,497 armored personnel carriers
- 22,256 artillery systems
- 369 aircraft
- 331 helicopters
- 23,111 drones
- 28 ships
- 1 submarine
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Army emphasizes that these numbers are continuously updated.
Ongoing Conflict and Russian Advances
Russian forces are currently focusing their efforts on the Pokrovsk axis, a crucial city in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled over 60 Russian attacks in this area within the last day. Across the line of contact, a total of 115 battles have taken place. The DeepState war analysis platform reports Russian advancements in several areas of Donetsk, with a notably intense offensive in the southern and southwestern parts of Pokrovsk.
Recent Losses and Advances
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Russian forces suffered the loss of 1,340 soldiers, 12 armor units, and 62 artillery systems along the front line. The majority of Russian advances are occurring in the Donetsk province.
