Russia has never had such losses before. A strong attack by the Ukrainians
Quick Look
- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced record losses of the Russian army, which amounted to 54,400 during the month. soldiers.
- October 21 also saw the highest daily number of losses, reaching 2,250 people.
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Why It Matters
The full-scale war in Ukraine began in February 2022.
According to Zelensky's calculations, the Russians lost 54,400 during the month. soldiers who died or were seriously injured. "These are record monthly losses since the beginning of a full-scale war (in February 2022 - editor's note)," the president noted.
According to the graphics of the general staff of the Ukrainian army attached to the entry, this corresponds to the number of approximately nine military parades organized on Red Square in Moscow, or to the population of Chukotka, a region located in the north-eastern part of Russia.
On October 21, the Russian army lost as many as 2,250 soldiers in one day, which is also a record for daily losses, Zelensky added.
The President of Ukraine also emphasized that "the Ukrainian Defense Forces liberated 96.2 square kilometers of Ukrainian land, which is 10.4 square kilometers more than the Russian occupiers managed to occupy at that time."
Russia "only needs to decide on a ceasefire and resolve the conflict through diplomatic channels" to "put an end to these enormous, senseless losses," Zelensky added.
Open Questions
- What are the exact methods of verification of losses by the Ukrainian side?
