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Daily Update: Russia Loses Record 2,250 Troops in One Day
Russia just recorded its worst day for personnel losses since the full-scale invasion began—2,250 troops in 24 hours, pushing the overall estimate beyond 1.57 million.
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Russia suffered its heaviest single-day personnel losses of the full-scale war, losing an estimated 2,250 troops in 24 hours as total estimated losses climbed past 1.57 million, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on October 22.
According to the latest tally, Russia’s cumulative personnel losses since February 24, 2022, have reached approximately 1,572,790.
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Russian forces also lost three tanks and eight armored combat vehicles over the past day, bringing estimated cumulative losses to 12,439 tanks and 25,594 armored vehicles.
Another 44 artillery systems were added to the tally, raising the total to 51,447, while one multiple-launch rocket system and three air defense systems brought those figures to 2,229 and 1,719, respectively.
Ukraine also reported seven ground robotic systems lost, bringing the cumulative figure to 2,997, along with another 1,750 operational-tactical UAVs, raising estimated drone losses to 575,142.
Russia’s aviation losses remained unchanged at 449 aircraft and 356 helicopters. Cruise missile losses stood at 5,138, while naval losses remained at 35 ships and boats and two submarines.
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— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) October 22, 2026
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The combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022 to October 22, 2026. pic.twitter.com/9qmw0n56aX
Another 363 vehicles and fuel tankers were recorded as lost during the latest reporting period, pushing the cumulative total to 165,641. Russia also lost two additional pieces of special equipment, bringing that category to 4,846.
Fighting remained intense across the front, with Ukrainian forces recording 187 combat engagements over the past day.
Russian forces also carried out one missile strike and 88 airstrikes, dropping 289 guided aerial bombs. According to the General Staff, Russia deployed 10,414 one-way drones and carried out 2,604 strikes against Ukrainian positions and populated areas, including 67 involving multiple-launch rocket systems.
Previously, Ukraine’s Third Army Corps commander Brigadier General Andrii Biletskyi reported that Russia’s 144th Motor Rifle Division has effectively ceased operating as an organized military force following Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi.
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