Putin was humiliated as over 1,200 Russian troops were killed in a single day when the attack on Ukraine backfired

 

    

For more images please click here ....IMAGES

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin two and a half years ago, continues to inflict severe losses on Russia. On August 27, Kyiv reported that more than 1,280 Russian soldiers were either killed or injured within a single day. 

This brings the total Russian military casualties since the invasion began on February 24, 2022, to an astonishing 610,100, according to the latest data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The consequences of these losses extend beyond just manpower. Ukrainian forces have dealt significant blows to Russian military equipment. By August 27, 2024, Ukrainian forces had destroyed 8,563 Russian tanks and 16,667 armored combat vehicles. The scale of destruction includes 17,495 artillery systems, illustrating the intense and brutal nature of this ongoing war.

Russia's losses in the air have been equally staggering. Ukrainian forces have successfully downed 367 Russian aircraft and 328 helicopters since the conflict began, as reported by the Express. Additionally, more than 14,000 Russian operational and tactical drones have been destroyed, highlighting the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense and counter-drone strategies.

 Missile attacks have also taken a heavy toll on Russia, with Ukrainian forces claiming the destruction of 2,547 Russian cruise missiles, significantly impairing Russia's long-range strike capabilities.

Ukraine’s determined defense has also led to the destruction of 937 Russian air defense units, weakening Russia's ability to protect itself from air strikes. Furthermore, Russia’s naval strength in the Black Sea has been diminished, with 28 Russian ships and one submarine destroyed, impacting Russia's maritime operations near Ukraine.

On the ground, the conflict remains intense. Recent reports indicate 148 battle encounters resulting in significant Russian losses. A particularly notable incident occurred in the Pokrovsk sector, where Ukrainian forces inflicted casualties on nearly 200 Russian troops in a single encounter.

Despite these setbacks, Russian forces continue their aggressive tactics. On a recent Monday, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia launched "more than 100 missiles of various types and around 100 Shahed drones" targeting Ukrainian urban centers and infrastructure. The attacks persisted into the night, with Ukrainian defenses successfully intercepting five missiles and 60 assault drones.