Russia's losses in Ukraine as of December 8: +1,460 troops and anti-aircraft warfare system
The Russia army suffers colossal losses in the war against Ukraine (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Throughout December 8-9, the Russian army lost 1,460 soldiers, 36 armored personnel vehicles, and 3 artillery systems on the front lines, reports the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The total combat Russian losses from February 24, 2022, to December 8, 2024, are estimated to be:
- personnel - about 753 370 (+1460) Russian troops were eliminated;
- tanks - 9519 (+5);
- armored personnel vehicle - 19 571 (+36);
- artillery systems - 21 058 (+3);
- MLRS - 1,253;
- anti-aircraft warfare systems - 1023 (+1);
- airplanes - 369;
- helicopters - 329;
- UAV operational-tactical level - 20 071 (+29);
- cruise missiles - 2,857;
- warships/boats - 28 units;
- submarines - 1 unit;
- vehicles and fuel tanks - 30 965 (+17);
- special equipment - 3635 (+2).
Frontline situation
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Ukrainian Armed Forces had success near Velyka Novosilka and in the Kursk region. However, Russian forces are applying pressure near Kupiansk, Pokrovsk, and Toretsk.
ISW analysts believe that Russian forces will not abandon their goal of capturing Pokrovsk, even at the cost of significant losses.
Meanwhile, the US has allocated a new package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes, among other things, missiles for the HIMARS rocket systems.
