Russia's losses in Ukraine as of December 6: +1,660 troops, 20 artillery systems, 46 drones
Photo: Ukraine's General Staff named Russian losses in Ukraine as of December 6 (Getty Images)
On December 5, the Ukrainian military eliminated 1,660 occupants over a day. Also, 8 tanks and 46 armored combat vehicles were destroyed, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The total combat Russian losses from February 24, 2022, to December 6, 2024, are estimated to be:
- personnel - about 750,610 (+1,660) Russian troops were eliminated;
- tanks - 9,514 (+8);
- armored personnel vehicle - 19,518 (+46);
- artillery systems - 21,043 (+20);
- MLRS - 1,253;
- anti-aircraft warfare systems - 1,020;
- airplanes - 369;
- helicopters - 329;
- UAV operational-tactical level - 20,023 (+46);
- cruise missiles - 2,857 (+2);
- warships/boats - 28 units;
- submarines - 1 unit;
- vehicles and fuel tanks - 30,899 (+56);
- special equipment - 3,633 (+3).
Day of Armed Forces of Ukraine
December 6 is the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It was on this day in 1991 that the Law of Ukraine On the Armed Forces of Ukraine was adopted.
This holiday is common to all branches and types of troops. Traditionally, this day is used to award servicemen and honor fallen defenders.
