**Russia’s Heavy Toll in Ukraine: 1 Million Troops Lost**
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a devastating turn, with the Ukrainian military reporting that Russia has lost over 1 million troops since the start of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces revealed this staggering figure in their latest update on August 7.
Just in the past day alone, Russian forces have suffered around 1,040 casualties, highlighting the intense fighting that continues to plague the region. While these numbers are shocking, they come as no surprise given the scale and intensity of the conflict.
**Russia’s Military Might: A Grim Picture Emerges**
The report from the Ukrainian military paints a grim picture of Russia’s military might. In addition to the 1 million troops lost, Russia has also suffered significant losses in equipment and vehicles. These include:
* 11,076 tanks
* 23,095 armored fighting vehicles
* 57,605 vehicles and fuel tanks
* 31,180 artillery systems
* 1,456 multiple launch rocket systems
* 1,203 air defense systems
* 421 airplanes
* 340 helicopters
* 49,930 drones
* 28 ships and boats
* And one submarine
These numbers underscore the heavy toll Russia has paid in its attempt to subdue Ukraine.
