Russia loses 1,380 soldiers and 8 tanks in one day

Ukraine’s defense forces continue to deal significant blows to Russian military operations, with Russia suffering 1,380 casualties (killed and wounded) in the past 24 hours alone, along with the destruction of key military assets, including 19 armored combat vehicles, 15 artillery systems, and 8 tanks. The figures were reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine via Facebook.

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, Russia’s total estimated combat losses as of 19 October 2024 include:

• 677,180 (+1,380) military personnel
• 9,035 (+8) tanks
• 18,072 (+19) armored combat vehicles
• 19,548 (+15) artillery systems
• 1,232 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems
• 978 (+0) air defense systems
• 369 (+0) aircraft
• 329 (+0) helicopters
• 17,230 (+78) UAVs
• 2,623 (+3) cruise missiles
• 28 (+0) ships/boats
• 1 (+0) submarine
• 26,946 (+38) vehicles and tankers
• 3,473 (+25) special vehicles and other equipment

Ukraine continues its pushback, inflicting heavy damage on Russian forces, with the latest update showing substantial losses of personnel and military hardware. The figures reported are still being verified as the conflict remains intense across various fronts.

These losses highlight the ongoing toll on Russian military capabilities as Ukraine’s defense forces, supported by Western aid, continue to resist and counter Russian aggression.