Ukraine's General Staff reported cumulative Russian military losses totaling 20,800 personnel killed and extensive equipment destroyed since the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24.
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Russia has lost 20,800 troops in Ukraine since February 24
Russia has lost 802 tanks since February 24
Russia has lost 2,063 armored personnel carriers since February 24
Russia has lost 1,495 vehicles since February 24
Russia has lost 386 artillery systems since February 24
Russia has lost 132 multiple launch rocket systems since February 24
Russia has lost 67 anti-aircraft defense systems since February 24
Russia has lost 150 helicopters since February 24
Russia has lost 169 aircraft since February 24
Russia has lost 76 fuel tanks since February 24
Russia has lost 158 UAVs since February 24
Russia has lost 8 boats since February 24
Since February 24, Ukrainian defenders had killed 20,800 Russian soldiers by April 19.
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