Russia Endures Deadliest Single Day of Casualties in Ukraine War
Ukrainian military reports over 2,000 Russian troop losses in 24 hours as Moscow advances in eastern regions.
- Ukraine's General Staff reported 2,030 Russian troop losses in a single day, surpassing the previous daily high of 1,950 on November 12.
- The reported losses include significant destruction of military equipment, with over 300 weapons and vehicles destroyed in the same period.
- Russian forces are advancing in eastern Ukraine at their fastest pace since the early phase of the 2022 invasion, capturing significant territory in November.
- Ukraine continues to defend strategic areas, claiming to have shot down 88 of 132 Russian drones launched in overnight assaults.
- Neither Russia nor Ukraine's casualty figures can be independently verified, but November is reported to be the deadliest month for Russian troops since the invasion began.