Daily Update: Russia Loses 1,050 Troops, 72 Artillery Systems in One Day

Russian forces suffered another day of heavy losses, with 1,050 troops killed or wounded over the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on April 20.

The latest figures bring Russia’s total estimated losses since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022 to approximately 1,319,270 personnel.

According to the update, Ukrainian forces also destroyed or damaged additional military equipment during the same period, including two tanks, two armored fighting vehicles, and 72 artillery systems. Air defense units were also hit, with one system reported destroyed.

Drone warfare continues to play a central role, with Ukrainian forces reporting the neutralization of 1,427 operational-tactical drones in a single day, underscoring the scale of aerial activity across the battlefield.

Logistical losses were also significant, with 174 vehicles and fuel tankers taken out, alongside two additional pieces of specialized equipment.

Overall, Russia’s equipment losses since the start of the war have reached nearly 11,900 tanks and more than 40,000 artillery systems, reflecting the sustained intensity of the clashes.

Ukrainian officials said that 206 combat engagements were recorded over the past day, pointing to continued high-tempo operations across the front line as both sides press for tactical gains.

Earlier, authorities in Russian-occupied Crimea approved the use of non-wood coffins for state-funded funerals, allowing materials such as cardboard, compressed wood chips, and other alternatives.

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