Russia’s War Losses Break 1.5 Million as Another 1,480 Troops Are Lost in One Day

Russia’s estimated personnel losses since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine have surpassed 1.5 million, after another 1,480 troops were recorded over the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on September 9.

According to the latest Ukrainian military estimate, Russia’s cumulative personnel losses since February 24, 2022, now stand at approximately 1,500,870.

The latest daily tally also included eight tanks and five armored combat vehicles, bringing Russia’s estimated cumulative losses to 12,338 tanks and 25,290 armored combat vehicles.

Another 42 artillery systems were recorded as lost, raising the total to 49,383. Russia also lost one multiple-launch rocket system and one air defense system over the latest reporting period, according to the General Staff.

Russian aircraft and helicopter losses remained unchanged at 441 and 355, respectively.

Ukraine reported another five unmanned ground systems and 1,879 operational-tactical UAVs lost over the past day. The cumulative UAV figure has now climbed to 506,188.

The General Staff also recorded an unusually large daily increase in Russian cruise missile losses, with 33 added to the tally and the cumulative total reaching 5,103.

Another 530 vehicles and fuel tankers and three pieces of special equipment were recorded as lost, bringing those totals to 146,008 and 4,650, respectively. Russia’s estimated naval losses remain at 35 ships and boats and two submarines.

Fighting across the front also remained intense, with Ukrainian forces recording 263 combat engagements over the previous day.

Earlier, reports emerged that Russia is preparing for a new wave of mobilization that could bring up to 600,000 additional people into its military through 2027 as Moscow struggles to replace battlefield losses while seeking enough manpower for further offensive operations in Ukraine.

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