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Russia loses helicopter, 2 aircraft and 1,410 soldiers in one day of war against Ukraine

17 May, 2024 Friday
09:40

Over the past day, Ukrainian troops eliminated at least 1,410 Russian soldiers. They also destroyed a Russian helicopter and two aircraft

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The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported the information on May 17.

Russia’s total combat losses from February 24, 2022, to May 17, 2024, amounted to approximately:

  • personnel – about 482,290 (+1,260) 
  • tanks ‒ 7,454 (+5)
  • armored fighting vehicles – 14,375 (+22)
  • artillery systems – 12,472 (+30)
  • MLRS – 1,066 (+2)
  • air defense systems ‒ 797 (+1)
  • aircraft – 350 (+1)
  • helicopters – 325 (+0)
  • UAV operational-tactical level – 9,910 (+42)
  • cruise missiles ‒ 2,194 (+1)
  • warships/boats ‒ 26 (+0)
  • submarines – 1 (+0)
  • vehicles and fuel tanks – 16,819 (+64)
  • special equipment ‒ 2,042 (+2)

On Thursday, May 17, 114 combat clashes took place on the frontline. The situation in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, is under control.

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