The Armed Forces of Ukraine have released a statement this Friday, indicating that the number of Russian soldiers who have lost their lives in combat since the onset of the invasion has exceeded 400,000. The invasion, instigated by the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin, began in February 2022.
In a statement shared on their official Facebook page, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Army specified that the total number of combat losses on the Russian side amounts to approximately 400,300. This figure includes 1,210 military personnel whose deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours.
In addition to the significant loss of personnel, the Ukrainian Army’s General Staff also highlighted that the Russian Army has suffered substantial material losses. These include 6,465 battle tanks, 12,129 armored vehicles, 9,641 artillery systems, 671 anti-aircraft systems, 332 aircraft, 325 helicopters, 7,408 drones, 25 naval vessels, and one submarine.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Army emphasized that these data continue to be updated and urged for continued action against the occupiers. They expressed confidence in the eventual triumph of their cause, stating, “Together we will win. Our strength is in the truth.” It is worth noting that the casualty figures provided by the Ukrainian Army far exceed those acknowledged by Russian authorities thus far.
On the other hand, Mediazona, a Russian news portal, reports a total death toll of 43,460, including 1,176 that occurred over the past two weeks. This data, updated as of February 2, is corroborated through publicly available data, thanks to a collaborative effort with the Russian-language service of the British television channel BBC.
The media outlet clearly states on its website that these figures are only a partial representation and do not fully capture the extent of the casualties. They emphasized that the actual death toll is likely significantly higher.
