Russia suffered its biggest losses in the war against Ukraine in December — British intelligence
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Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:01:00 +0200
How many Russian soldiers were killed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in December 2024According to British intelligence, December 2024 was the costliest month for Russian troops since the start of the war.
The Ukrainian General Staff reported 48,670 casualties among Russian troops during this period.In November 2024, Russian casualties amounted to 45,680 people, and December became the sixth consecutive month with increasing casualties.
In 2024, Russia lost 429,660 people killed and wounded, which significantly exceeds the figure for 2023 252,940 losses .Since the beginning of the war, Russia has lost more than 790,000 soldiers , according to the General Staff of Ukraine.The average daily losses of the Russian army in December 2024 reached a new maximum of 1,570 people per day, which is the highest figure for the entire period of the war.December 19, 2024, became a record day with 2,200 casualties among Russian troops.
The UK Ministry of Defence notes that in January 2025, high levels of casualties are likely to persist due to intensive infantry attacks on several fronts.
Russia has already lost over 800,000 soldiers in the war against UkraineAs the General Staff notes, the Defense Forces destroyed 1,970 Russian invaders a total of 800,010 military personnel in a day, and the following equipment was destroyedtanks 9710 10 unitsarmored combat vehicles 20,189 25 unitsartillery systems 21,710 45 unitsMLRS 1260 2 unitsair defense systems 1038 4 unitsaircraft 369 unitshelicopters 331 unitsOperationaltactical level UAVs 21,708 83 unitscruise missiles 3014 unitsships/boats 28 unitssubmarines 1 unitautomotive equipment and tank trucks 33,226 170 unitsspecial equipment 3681 units.
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