Russian soldier casualties in Ukraine hit record highs
The average daily number of Russian soldiers killed and injured in Ukraine in September reached its highest level since the war began, reports the British Ministry of Defense, citing information from the Ukrainian General Staff.
On average, 1,271 Russian soldiers are killed or injured daily in Ukraine. The previous highest average was recorded in May of this year, at 1,262.
The number of casualties has been rising since the start of the war
According to the latest intelligence report, the number of Russian soldiers killed and injured since the beginning of the war has exceeded 648,000.
The increase in casualties since May is likely related to the expansion of military operations in the Kharkiv region in Ukraine and the Kursk region in Russia, as well as the increased intensity of fighting along the front line.
It is explained that Russian forces continue to attempt to overwhelm Ukrainian forces by numerically overpowering defensive positions to achieve tactical gains.
Predictions for the rest of the year
"The Russian casualty rate is likely to remain above a thousand daily for the remainder of 2024, despite the upcoming winter. So far, winter conditions have not caused a reduction in offensive operations or a decrease in the casualty rate due to Russia's dependence on infantry and lack of maneuvering capabilities, which require better conditions," the report states.
The latest report also includes a chart showing how the average daily number of Russian casualties has changed since March 2022, the first full month of the war.
