Russia's losses in Ukraine as of September 3: +780 troops and 41 artillery systems
Photo: The Russian army lost a significant amount of equipment in a single day (Getty Images)
Over the past day, from September 2 to September 3, Russia lost 780 soldiers and 165 units of military equipment on the front line, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The total combat Russian losses from February 24, 2022, to September 3, 2025, are estimated to be:
- Personnel - approximately 1,084,570 (+780) Russian troops were eliminated;
- Tanks - 11,157 (+1);
- Troop-carrying AFVs - 23,237 (+4);
- Artillery systems - 32,342 (+41);
- MLRS - 1,477;
- Anti-aircraft systems - 1,213;
- Aircraft - 422;
- Helicopters - 341;
- UAV operational-tactical level - 55,784 (+338);
- Cruise missiles - 3,664;
- Warships/boats - 28;
- Submarines - 1;
- Vehicles and fuel tanks - 60,600 (+112);
- Special equipment - 3,956 (+4).
Russian massive strike on Ukraine
On the night of September 3, Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine.
The night before, Russia launched a large number of Shaheds at Ukraine.
Towards morning, Russia launched various types of cruise missiles, including Kalibr missiles.
For more details on the consequences of the night Russian attacks, read the RBC-Ukraine's report.
