Ukrainian Ministry of Defence reports Russian Armed Forces suffered approximately 15,000 personnel neutralised and extensive equipment losses including 498 tanks, 1,535 armoured personnel vehicles, 97 aircraft, and 121 helicopters between 24 February and 21 March 2022.
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Russian Armed Forces lost approximately 15,000 personnel between 24 February and 21 March 2022
Russian Armed Forces lost 498 tanks between 24 February and 21 March 2022
Russian Armed Forces lost 1,535 armoured personnel vehicles between 24 February and 21 March 2022
Russian Armed Forces lost 97 aircraft between 24 February and 21 March 2022
Russian Armed Forces lost 121 helicopters between 24 February and 21 March 2022
Russian Armed Forces lost 3 ships or boats between 24 February and 21 March 2022
Approximately 15,000 Russian military personnel were killed between February 24 and March 21, 2022.
Russian losses included 498 tanks, 1,535 combat armored vehicles, 240 artillery systems, 80 multiple launch rocket systems, 45 air defense systems, 97 aircraft, 121 helicopters, 969 vehicles, 3 ships/crafts, 60 fuel tankers, 24 operational-tactical drones, and 13 special equipment units.
Russian forces lost about 15,000 personnel, 498 tanks, 1,535 armoured combat vehicles, 240 artillery systems, 80 MLRS, 45 air defence units, 97 aircraft, 121 helicopters, 969 vehicles, 3 ships/boats, 60 fuel tanks, 24 UAVs, and 13 special equipment units between February 24 and March 21, 2022.
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