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Russia's losses in Ukraine as of December 5: +1,240 troops and 424 drones

Russia's losses in Ukraine as of December 5: +1,240 troops and 424 drones Russian forces are also losing artillery on the front line (photo: facebook.com/GeneralStaff.ua)

The enemy lost one aircraft and 1,240 personnel on the front line over the past 24 hours as of December 5. The Ukrainian Armed Forces also took down many Russian drones, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

Thus, from February 24, 2022, to December 5, 2025, inclusive, the approximate combat losses of the enemy amounted to:

  • Personnel – about 1,178,610 (+1,240)
  • Tanks – 11,396
  • Armored combat vehicles – 23,686 (+1)
  • Artillery systems – 34,843 (+34)
  • MLRS – 1,558 (+2)
  • Air defense systems – 1,253
  • Aircraft – 431 (+1)
  • Helicopters – 347
  • UAVs of operational-tactical level – 86,900 (+424)
  • Cruise missiles – 4,024
  • Warships/boats – 28
  • Submarines – 1
  • Automotive and fuel tankers – 68,907 (+94)
  • Special equipment – 4,014 (+2)

Russia's losses in Ukraine as of December 5: +1,240 troops and 424 dronesDefense Forces continue to eliminate the enemy (photo: facebook.com/GeneralStaff.ua)

Situation on the front line

According to the latest update from the General Staff, as of 22:00 on December 4, a total of 154 combat engagements took place on the front line during the day. The highest number was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their defensive operation in Pokrovsk. Information published by the German outlet Bild about the complete capture of the city by Russian troops and the battle being over does not correspond to reality.