Russian Casualty Report: Day 653 of the Invasion of Ukraine
On day 653 of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Russian forces continue to face substantial military losses. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Defense Express provide a detailed summary of the Russian casualties as of December 8, 2023.
Detailed Losses as of Day 653
- Personnel: Approximately 337,220 Russian troops have been reported as casualties, an increase of 990 from the previous day.
- Armored Combat Vehicles:
- Tanks: Total of 5,626 units, an increase of 8.
- Armored Personnel Vehicles (APVs): 10,508 units, with 26 additional losses.
- Artillery Systems: 8,057 units, 12 more since the last report.
- Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 919 units, unchanged.
- Anti-Aircraft Warfare Systems: 605 units, no change reported.
- Aircraft and Aerial Assets:
- Aircraft: 324 units, no additional losses.
- Helicopters: 324 units, steady count.
- UAVs (Operational-Tactical Level): 6,136 units, an increase of 20.
- Cruise Missiles: 1,571 units, unchanged.
- Naval Losses:
- Boats/Warships: 22 units, no change.
- Submarines: 1 unit, steady count.
- Other Equipment:
- Special Equipment: 1,159 units, with an increase of 3.
- Vehicles and Fuel Tanks: 10,591 units, 30 more than the previous day.
Significant Developments
- Strikes Beyond Urals: Ukraine’s unprecedented offensive actions against Russian infrastructure beyond the Urals.
- Black Sea Storm Impact: Storm damage to the defenses of the Crimean Bridge.
- Propaganda and Misinformation: Russian propagandists released footage of the destruction of the S-350 SAM system, falsely claiming it targeted the Ukrainian Hrim-2 missile system.
Analysis
The data from day 653 of the conflict indicates ongoing and significant losses for the Russian military in terms of personnel and a wide array of military equipment. These figures highlight the persistent intensity and toll of the conflict on Russian forces.
Conclusion
As the conflict progresses, the extensive and sustained losses experienced by Russian forces underscore the protracted and severe nature of this military engagement.
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