**Russia’s Heavy Toll in Ukraine: 977,650 Troops Lost Since February 2022**
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in devastating losses for the Russian military. According to a recent report by the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Russia has lost an astonishing 977,650 troops since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
This staggering number includes over 870 casualties that occurred just in the past day alone. The report also highlights the significant material losses suffered by Russian forces, including a total of 10,839 tanks, 22,574 armored fighting vehicles, and 49,268 vehicles and fuel tanks.
The sheer scale of Russia’s losses becomes even more apparent when considering the various types of military equipment that have been destroyed or captured. These include:
* 28,122 artillery systems
* 1,388 multiple launch rocket systems
* 1,167 air defense systems
* 372 airplanes
* 336 helicopters
* 36,797 drones
* 28 ships and boats
* One submarine
This is a testament to the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of such a formidable adversary.
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