The Ukrainian military has reported that Russia has lost a large number of troops and equipment since the start of its invasion on February 24, 2022.
According to the report, Russia has lost over 908,000 soldiers. This is a huge loss for the Russian army. The exact number of casualties is not clear, but it’s believed to be one of the highest losses suffered by an invading force in modern history.
Equipment Losses
Russia has also lost a lot of equipment during its invasion of Ukraine. The report lists 10,438 tanks, 21,701 armored vehicles, and 42,070 other types of vehicles or fuel tanks as being destroyed. Additionally, Russia has lost 25,265 artillery systems, 1,343 multiple launch rocket systems, and 1,118 air defense systems.
Air Power
Russia’s air force has also taken a hit. The country has lost 370 airplanes, 335 helicopters, and 30,926 drones. This is a significant loss for any military, but especially for one that relies heavily on air power to support its ground operations.
Naval Losses
Russia’s navy has also suffered losses during the invasion of Ukraine. The report lists 28 ships and boats as being destroyed, along with one submarine.
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