Daily Update: Russia Loses 1,010 Troops, 50 Artillery Systems, and 253 Vehicles in One Day

Russian forces lost another 1,010 troops killed and wounded over the past 24 hours, according to Ukraine’s General Staff update published on April 15.

The latest figures bring Russia’s total estimated combat losses since the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, to approximately 1,313,970 personnel.

Ukrainian military officials reported continued attrition across key categories of equipment, with one additional tank and one armored combat vehicle destroyed over the past day, alongside a significant spike in artillery losses, which rose by 50 systems.

Multiple launch rocket systems also took losses, with four units reported destroyed.

Drone warfare remains a dominant feature of the battlefield, as Ukraine recorded the destruction of 1,388 operational-tactical UAVs in a single day, pushing the cumulative total to 239,241.

Russian logistics also took a hit, with 253 vehicles and fuel tankers eliminated, while two additional pieces of special equipment were destroyed.

No changes were reported in Russian aircraft, helicopters, air defense systems, cruise missiles, naval vessels, or submarines during the reporting period.

Overall, Ukrainian officials said 212 combat engagements were recorded across the front line over the past day, underscoring the sustained intensity of fighting as Russian forces continue offensive operations.

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