The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russian forces had lost approximately 27,700 military personnel and 165 helicopters since the start of the war on February 24, 2022. The report also cited losses of 1,228 tanks, 2,974 armoured combat vehicles, and 577 artillery systems as of May 16, 2022.
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Russia has lost about 27,700 troops and 165 helicopters in Ukraine during the first 82 days of the war.
Russia has lost 27,700 troops in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
Russia has lost 1,228 tanks in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
Russia has lost 200 aircraft in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
Russia has lost 165 helicopters in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
Russia has lost 2,974 armored personnel carriers in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
Russia has lost 577 artillery systems in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
Russia has lost 195 multiple launch rocket systems in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
Russia has lost 89 anti-aircraft defense systems in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
Russia has lost 427 UAVs in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
Russia has lost 13 boats in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
Russia has lost 2,101 vehicles and fuel tanks in Ukraine since February 24, 2022
As of May 16, 27,700 opponents and 1,228 tanks have been destroyed on Ukrainian land.
Total Russian combat losses since the beginning of the war are about 27.7 thousand people, 200 aircraft, 165 helicopters, 1,228 tanks and 2,974 armored vehicles.
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