The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published a preliminary estimate of Russia’s combat losses as at 13 September. According to the General Staff, 1,520 Russian soldiers were killed on 12 September, and the total losses of Russian personnel since the start of the full-scale invasion are estimated at approximately 1,506,900. The figures are being refined and updated.
Briefly about the main points
- Over the past 24 hours, the General Staff has reported that 1,520 Russian soldiers have been killed.
- The highest daily figure for the equipment was 2,142 UAVs.
- Russia lost 410 vehicles and tankers.
- The total losses of Russian artillery systems are estimated at 49,678.
- The summary covers the entire period from 24 February 2022.
What losses did the General Staff report for 12 September?
Among military equipment, the largest losses in the daily summary were 2,142 operational-tactical UAVs, 410 vehicles and tankers, and 77 artillery systems. The General Staff also reported the destruction of two tanks, eight armoured fighting vehicles, five units of specialised equipment and 17 ground-based robotic systems.
The list of reported losses included five multiple launch rocket systems, two air defence systems, one aircraft and eight cruise missiles.
Cumulative estimates of equipment losses since the start of the invasion
Since 24 February 2022, Russia, according to assessment According to the General Staff, it lost 12,344 tanks, 25,330 armoured combat vehicles and 4,681 units of specialised equipment. The number of motor vehicles and tankers destroyed is estimated at 148,259, and that of ground-based robotic systems at 2,603.
The cumulative total for operational-tactical-level unmanned aerial vehicles stands at 514,317 units. The General Staff also reports 2,120 multiple launch rocket systems destroyed, 1,635 air defence systems, 442 aircraft, 356 helicopters, 5,111 cruise missiles, 35 ships or boats, and two submarines.
