Russia Loses 2,090 Troops in 24 Hours, Highest Reported Daily Toll of Full-Scale War

Russian forces recorded their highest reported daily casualty total since the start of the full-scale invasion, with 2,090 troops killed or wounded over a 24-hour period, according to UK Defence Intelligence on September 29.

Citing figures from Ukraine’s General Staff for September 28, UK intelligence said the reported losses marked the highest single-day total since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Three previous daily totals exceeding 2,000 Russian casualties were recorded in 2024. The fourth-highest figure, 1,960 troops killed or wounded, was recorded on September 16, 2026.

“The casualty rate has remained high since the summer, highly likely as Russia maintains its intensity in the fortress belt region, particularly in the vicinity of the Ukrainian stronghold of Dobropillia,” the intelligence added.

The latest figures add to Russia’s mounting personnel losses throughout the war. Ukraine’s General Staff has separately estimated total Russian military losses at approximately 1.5 million personnel, describing the figure as the country’s highest losses in a single war since World War II.

According to the General Staff, the total exceeds the combined losses sustained by Soviet and Russian forces in wars and armed conflicts since the second half of the 20th century. It estimated that Russia’s losses in Ukraine are roughly 100 times those suffered by the Soviet Union during the war in Afghanistan and 125 times Russia’s officially acknowledged losses in the First and Second Chechen wars.

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Separate reports have also pointed to internal problems within Russian military units. Documents obtained by Cyber-ATESH detail combat losses, widespread unauthorized absences, suicides, and serious disciplinary issues within Russia’s 127th Motor Rifle Division.

When assessed alongside battlefield reports and independent Russian investigations, the documents suggest that the division’s official casualty records may significantly lag behind losses documented at the front, while some of its units appear to be facing broader problems with morale and command.

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