Daily Update: Russia Loses 1,470 Troops, 51 Artillery Systems in One Day

Russia lost an estimated 1,470 troops, two tanks, and 51 artillery systems over the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on October 12.

According to the latest Ukrainian military estimate, Russia’s total personnel losses since the start of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, have reached approximately 1,554,310.

Russian forces also lost six armored combat vehicles, bringing cumulative losses to 12,410 tanks and 25,527 armored vehicles. Another 51 artillery systems were added to the tally, raising the overall estimate to 51,090, while four multiple-launch rocket systems and two air defense systems brought those totals to 2,209 and 1,703, respectively.

Ukraine also reported 1,416 operational-tactical UAVs lost over the latest reporting period, pushing the cumulative figure to 559,873. Three unmanned ground systems were also recorded as lost, bringing that total to 2,927.

Russia’s estimated aviation losses remained unchanged at 443 aircraft and 356 helicopters, while cruise missile losses stayed at 5,126. Naval losses also remained unchanged at 35 ships and boats and two submarines.

Another 553 vehicles and fuel tankers were recorded as lost, raising Russia’s cumulative total in that category to 162,056. Ukraine also reported three additional pieces of special equipment, bringing that figure to 4,818.

Fighting remained intense across the front, with Ukrainian forces recording 264 combat engagements over the past day. The heaviest clashes were reported in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.

Earlier, Ukraine’s Defense Forces pushed Russian troops back near Hruzke and Novomykolaivka in the Dobropillia sector during a coordinated operation involving several Ukrainian units.

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