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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, the conflict has left a staggering toll on Russian forces, with Ukrainian defenders continuing to push back against Moscow’s aggression.
According to data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 25 January 2025, the scale of Russian losses has been immense, reflecting the resilience of Ukrainian resistance.

The human toll underscores the intensity and prolonged nature of the conflict, now entering its 35th month. Russia has also suffered massive equipment losses. Ukrainian forces have destroyed or captured:

1. 9,859 tanks,
2. 20,545 armoured fighting vehicles
3. 22,309 artillery systems and 1,263 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
4. 1,050 anti-aircraft warfare systems
5. The skies have also been costly for Russia, with Ukrainian defenders bringing down 369 planes and 331 helicopters since the start of the war.
6. Meanwhile, 23,213 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been shot down, an increase of 51 within the last day.

Russian naval forces have also faced setbacks, losing 28 warships and boats, including the once-flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, the Moskva. Ukrainian forces have even destroyed a Russian submarine, further highlighting the vulnerabilities of the Russian military.

In addition, Ukraine has intercepted and neutralised more than 3,053 cruise missiles, reflecting the country’s growing capability to counter aerial and missile threats.

Many of the destroyed Russian tanks and armoured vehicles, abandoned in retreat, have been turned into scrap metal or repurposed as exhibits, symbolic of Ukraine’s resistance. For instance, some of these wrecked machines have been displayed in Ukrainian cities, while others have been dismantled by locals in liberated regions.

The sheer scale of Russia’s losses serves as a reminder of the cost of its aggression. It also highlights Ukraine’s determination to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

With NATO allies continuing to provide military support, including weaponry and training, Ukraine remains resolute in its efforts to repel Russian advances and maintain its independence.

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