Total Russian military casualties since February 24, 2022 reached approximately 288,630 (+860) personnel as of October 16, 2023.
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The total combat losses of Russian troops between 24 February 2022 and 16 October 2023 are estimated to be 288,630 (+860) military personnel.
Russian forces have lost 288,630 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24 last year
This number includes 860 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Total Russian personnel losses from 24.02.22 to 16.10.23 are approximately 288,630.
Russian equipment losses include 4,948 tanks, 9,385 armored combat vehicles, 6,910 artillery systems, and other hardware as of October 16, 2023.
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