Daily Update: Russia Loses 1,610 Troops, 31 Artillery Systems and 1,480 Drones in One Day

Russian forces suffered heavy losses over the past 24 hours, with 1,610 personnel reported killed, according to Ukraine’s General Staff on March 20.

According to the update, since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the total number of Russian casualties is now estimated at approximately 1,285,700 soldiers.

Along with personnel losses, Russian forces have also lost considerable military assets. In the last 24 hours alone, they lost three tanks, 21 armored combat vehicles, 31 artillery systems, and 1,480 UAVs. Additionally, 245 vehicles and fuel tankers were destroyed, along with four pieces of specialized equipment.

Aircraft losses remained at 435, while the number of helicopters is still 349. The total of cruise missiles stands at 4,468, and the number of warships and boats is unchanged at 33.

Multiple launch rocket system systems remain at 1,691, and air defense systems are still at 1,333, while the number of submarines remains at two.

The General Staff also reported 201 combat engagements over the past day, indicating sustained high-intensity clashes across various front-line sectors.

Earlier, Ukrainian drone units have successfully destroyed an entire battery of Russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket systems on the Pokrovsk axis, suggesting a well-coordinated strike involving multiple units.

According to the National Guard of Ukraine’s Lasar Group, the operation was conducted in collaboration with drone and reconnaissance teams. The unit confirmed that six Grad systems, forming a full battery, were neutralized in the attack.

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