Russia has lost over 1,400 people in the last 24 hours, as well as nearly 185 vehicles. Among them are hundreds of units of military equipment that have been destroyed, including tanks, artillery and aircraft.
This is reported by RBK-Ukraine, quoted by FOCUS, referring to a report from the General Staff (GS) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
The total military losses of Russia since the beginning of the war to date are estimated at:
personnel - about 903,480 (+1,470) Russian troops eliminated
tanks - 10,412 (+9)
combat infantry fighting vehicles - 21,636 (+27)
artillery systems - 25,048 (+104)
MLRS - 1,333 (+6)
anti-aircraft systems - 1,116 (+5)
aircraft - 370
helicopters - 331 pcs.
operational-tactical level UAVs - 30,495 (+157)
cruise missiles - 3,121
warships/boats - 28
submarines - 1
MPS and tanks - 41,610 (+185)
special equipment - 3,784 (+2)
Situation on the front
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Ukrainian defense forces have advanced in the Belgorod region, while Russian forces continue to push in Sumy and Donetsk regions.
Last night, Russian aircraft carried out strikes on the border areas of Sumy region, causing a large-scale fire and destroying several houses.
In addition, over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have attacked the Kiev region. Several regions reported damage to houses and cars. As a result of the attack, two people lost their lives.
Russia has lost significantly more tanks than Ukraine since Moscow began its invasion of its neighbor more than three years ago, Business Insider writes, citing data from analysts from the Oryx project.
Russia has lost approximately 3,800 tanks, some of which were completely destroyed, others damaged, and still others abandoned or captured. Ukraine's losses, according to analysts, are about 1,100 units.
These figures refer only to confirmed cases captured in photos or videos. This means that the real losses of military equipment may be even higher.
The Kremlin is gradually improving its position near Kursk. During the eight-month battle that began after Ukrainian forces invaded the region in August, Ukraine has lost tanks faster than in fighting on its own territory.
According to calculations, Russia lost 66 tanks at Kursk, while Ukraine lost 55. This ratio is disadvantageous for Ukrainian forces.
However, the Ukrainian army is actively updating its tank fleet, receiving Western-made Leopard 1, Leopard 2 and M-1. To make up for them, Russian troops are forced to rely on outdated models. Which is ironic, since at the same time Russia has much greater capabilities for repairing and replacing tanks than Ukraine.
Although Moscow is withdrawing its old equipment from warehouses, stocks remain significant, and production of new vehicles continues at full speed, allowing it to maintain full combat readiness, even if losses are not fully compensated.
The almost equal ratio of losses in the battles for Kursk shows the difficulties Kiev has in maintaining the necessary advantage in a war of attrition.
To weaken Russian forces more quickly, before its own resources are exhausted, Ukraine needs a much better 'kill' rate on enemy equipment. But the situation near Kursk shows that Russia is still capable of inflicting similar losses on Ukraine, which reduces the strategic benefits for Kiev.
A prolonged conflict in which Ukraine cannot maintain an advantage is advantageous for Russia, as it has more resources and is not as dependent on external assistance.