Russia faces record losses since war began, says British minister
Photo: British Defense Secretary John Geely (Getty Images)
Russia's losses on the frontlines in October were the largest since the beginning of the full-scale war. On average, the occupiers lost 1,354 soldiers per day, reports British Defense Minister John Healy in an interview with The Telegraph.
Healy rejects claims that Russia's current momentum on the battlefield means it is unstoppable.
According to him, the latest data from British intelligence shows that Russian losses in the war reached a new record high in October. The average daily losses for Russia on the frontlines amounted to 1,354 soldiers.
This marks the second consecutive month of record losses for Russian forces in the war. According to the UK, Russia lost around 41,980 soldiers last month.
British intelligence reports that the previous record for Russian casualties was in May 2024, when the occupiers lost 39,110 soldiers.
It is also noted that Russia is currently spending 40% of its budget on defense, which is unsustainable for the country. Some analysts believe that after 2025, the Kremlin will face difficulties in continuing such spending.
When asked if Ukraine and the West will win the war of attrition against Russia, the UK Defense Minister responded affirmatively.
Russian losses on the frontline
In the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces have neutralized more than 1,600 Russian soldiers on the frontline. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has lost over 707,000 soldiers.
The Russian Ministry of Defense remains silent on the casualties of its forces in the war against Ukraine. Losses of military equipment are also not disclosed.
It is worth adding that Russia has involved North Korean troops in its war against Ukraine.
