Russia's losses in Ukraine as of October 3: Another 1,150 troops and 37 artillery systems
General Staff updates data on Russian losses in Ukraine (Getty Images)
As of October 3, Russian military losses amounted to another 1,150 soldiers. Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has lost over 656,000 troops, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to October 3, 2024, are estimated as follows:
- Personnel – approximately 656,710 (+1,150) eliminated;
- Tanks – 8,893 (+6) units;
- Troop-carrying AFVs – 17,596 (+17) units;
- Artillery systems – 18,906 (+37) units;
- ALRS (Multiple launch rocket systems) – 1,204 units;
- Anti-aircraft systems – 964 (+1) units;
- Aircraft – 369 units;
- Helicopters – 328 units;
- UAVs operational-tactical level – 16,393 (+43) units;
- Cruise missiles – 2,613 units;
- Warships/boats – 28 units;
- Submarines – 1 unit;
- Vehicles and fuel tanks – 25,750 (+58) units;
- Special equipment – 3,330 (+12) units.
Frontline situation
According to the latest data from analysts at the Institute for the Study of War, Russian forces have made advances in the Luhansk and Donetsk directions.
Additionally, on October 2, it was officially confirmed that Ukraine's defense forces withdrew from Vuhledar in the Donetsk region in order to preserve personnel and military equipment.
As previously reported by RBC-Ukraine, Ukrainian forces were forced to retreat from Vuhledar due to enemy pressure. Despite suffering immense losses, Russian forces managed to capture the town. As a result, Ukrainian troops will now have to fall back to fortified positions and continue holding the line, while Russian forces are likely to push toward Kurakhove.
