Russia's losses in Ukraine as of December 4: +1,670 troops and anti-aircraft system
Russian forces suffered significant personnel losses in a day (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Over the 24 hours from December 3 to 4, the Russian army lost 1,670 soldiers, 31 armored personnel vehicles, and 29 UAVs operational-tactical level, reports the Ukrainian General Staff.
The total combat Russian losses from February 24, 2022, to December 4, 2024, are estimated to be:
- personnel - about 747 370 (+1670) Russian troops were eliminated;
- tanks - 9493 (+7);
- armored personnel vehicle - 19 450 (+31);
- artillery systems - 21 002 (+26);
- MLRS - 1,253;
- anti-aircraft warfare systems - 1020 (+1);
- aircraft - 369;
- helicopters - 329;
- UAV operational-tactical level - 19 946 (+29);
- cruise missiles - 2,855;
- warships/boats - 28;
- submarines - 1;
- motor vehicles and fuel tanks - 30 746 (+80);
- special equipment - 3628 (+1).
Situation at front and Russian drone attacks
According to the US Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Ukrainian Armed Forces achieved success in battles in the Kharkiv and Kursk regions. However, Russian forces are applying pressure on three fronts in the Donetsk region.
Overnight, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with Shahed-type kamikaze drones. Several dozen enemy drones were detected in the air.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian developers have created a domestic version of the Chinese Mavic drone. The drones feature electronic warfare protection and automatic landing capabilities.
