Russia's losses in Ukraine as of October 3: +970 troops and +273 drones
General Staff updates data as of October 3 (Illustrative photo: facebook.com/MinistryofDefenceUA)
On October 3, 2025, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine updated the data on enemy losses since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The statistics include updated intelligence on combat equipment, artillery, UAVs, and personnel, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The updated statistics incorporate new intelligence data and adjust the figures for personnel, combat equipment, artillery, MLRS, UAVs, and cruise missiles.
Overall losses
From February 24, 2022, to October 3, 2025, the approximate enemy losses amount to:
- Personnel: ~1,113,430 (+970)
- Tanks: 11,226 (+1)
- Troop-carrying AFVs: 23,298 (+1)
- Artillery systems: 33,413 (+13)
- MLRS: 1,514 (+1)
Air and naval losses
- Anti-aircraft systems: 1,222
- Aircraft: 427
- Helicopters: 346
- UAV operational-tactical level: 66,093 (+273)
- Cruise missiles: 3,793
- Warships/boats: 28
- Submarines: 1
Vehicle and special equipment losses
- Vehicles & fuel tanks: 63,325 (+44)
- Special equipment: 3,970
These include transport vehicles, engineering equipment, and other specialized gear, reflecting the enemy's overall mobility and logistical capabilities.
Between October 1 and 2, there were 158 combat engagements along the frontline. The Pokrovsk direction remains the most intense, with Ukrainian forces repelling 45 attacks by Russian units.
Russian forces are expected to continue concentrating their efforts mainly on two strategic axes – Pokrovsk and Dobropillia, where intensified shelling and attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses are anticipated. Analysts note that these directions were chosen for their tactical significance: control over them enables sustained pressure on neighboring areas and poses a threat to Ukrainian communication lines.
