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Russia loses 730 soldiers, 10 armored vehicles, 5 tanks in one day of war in Ukraine

17 October, 2025 Friday
09:31

On October 16, the invading Russian army lost 730 servicemen in the war against Ukraine. Defense Forces destroyed dozens of units of enemy equipment and weapons

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Ukraine’s General Staff reported the information.

Russia's total combat losses from February 24, 2022, to October 17, 2025, are approximately:

  • personnel – about 1,128,030 (+730);
  • tanks – 11,266 (+5);
  • armored combat vehicles – 23,394 (+10);
  • artillery systems – 33,748 (+35);
  • MLRS – 1,520 (+0);
  • air defense systems – 1,228 (+1);
  • aircraft – 427 (+0);
  • helicopters – 346 (+0);
  • tactical-level UAVs – 71,025 (+588);
  • cruise missiles – 3,864 (+5);
  • ships/boats – 28 (+0);
  • submarines – 1 (+0);
  • vehicles and fuel tanks – 64,541 (+73);
  • special equipment – 3,978 (+1).

The data is being clarified.

  • On Thursday, October 16, the Russian army launched attack drones against Ukrainian territory. Ten explosions were heard in Kryvyi Rih, where air defense systems were operating.
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