Russia loses 1,020 soldiers and 88 artillery systems over past day
Russia has lost 1,020 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day alone, bringing its total number of personnel losses to 991,820.
Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook
Details: The total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 4 June 2025 are estimated to be as follows [figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.]:
approximately 991,820 (+1,020) military personnel;
10,884 (+3) tanks;
22,678 (+7) armoured combat vehicles;
28,711 (+88) artillery systems;
1,402 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems;
1,176 (+0) air defence systems;
413 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft;
336 (+0) helicopters;
38,924 (+176) operational-tactical UAVs;
3,271 (+0) cruise missiles;
28 (+0) ships/boats;
1 (+0) submarine;
50,730 (+123) vehicles and fuel tankers;
3,907 (+2) special vehicles and other equipment.
The information is being confirmed.
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