Russia's losses in Ukraine as of December 30: +1,220 troops and 400 drones
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Losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine continue to grow. Updated data confirm the scale of attrition of the Russian army across all key categories of weapons and personnel, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Thus, from February 24, 2022, to December 30, 2025, inclusive, the estimated cumulative losses of Russian forces amounted to:
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Personnel — about 1,206,910 (+1,220) people
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Tanks — 11,477 (+5) units
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Armored combat vehicles — 23,841 (+4) units
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Artillery systems — 35,589 (+19) units
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Multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) — 1,582 (+1) units
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Air defense systems — 1,264 units
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Aircraft — 434 units
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Helicopters — 347 units
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Operational-tactical UAVs — 96,932 (+400) units
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Cruise missiles — 4,136 units
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Ships/boats — 28 units
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Submarines — 2 units
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Motor vehicles and fuel tankers — 72,010 (+119) units
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Special equipment — 4,031 (+1) units
photo: General Staff
As of the evening of December 29, the situation on the front remained tense, with Russian forces continuing to apply heavy pressure in several directions. A total of 136 combat engagements were recorded since the beginning of the day, indicating high enemy activity and the need to remain vigilant.
Intense fighting continues in Rodynske in the Donetsk region, but claims of complete Russian control over the city do not correspond to reality. The enemy attempted to gain a foothold along the railway in the north, and Ukrainian units in the western parts of the city continue to hold their positions and contain the advance.
