Russian losses of killed and wounded soldiers remain high

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The Russian losses in the war in Ukraine have changed over time. When it comes to armor, it has steadily decreased. For tanks, the highest level was during October and December 2023, and for other armor, it was around the same period the following year. Today, it has stabilized at a new low level, and we may possibly see a slight increase in the past few days, but it is too early to call it a trend.

The loss of artillery has also steadily decreased since the peak in March this year. Back then, the losses averaged over 70/day, now we are below 20. It is more uncertain here whether it will continue to decline or if it will also stabilize.
The same goes for the losses of other soft vehicles, which have decreased since the end of April when they were at their highest. We have gone from over 190/day to between 70-90 per day on average.

As for KWIA, killed and wounded soldiers, it has decreased since the peak at the turn of 2024/2025. Back then, the daily average was as high as 1800/day. However, KWIA differs somewhat from other losses.
KWIA reached its low point at the beginning of September (around 800/day) but has since increased to now be closer to 1100 on average per day, and it is not impossible for the numbers to continue to rise. Today it reached 1200, which has been rare lately.

Exactly how to interpret this is of course difficult to know, but it does not seem that Ukraine’s ability to combat the Russians has decreased, rather that the Russians are using less and less armor and artillery.

The war in Ukraine has cost Russia enormous losses, and the question is whether they are starting to run out of qualified material in the end or if what we are seeing is a tactical adjustment where drones and soldiers are now the core of the Russian attacks.

Russian losses 2025-12-03

  • 1200 KWIA
  • 6 Tanks
  • 3 AFVs
  • 12 Artillery systems
  • 3 MLRS
  • 90 UAVs
  • 47 Vehicles & fuel tanks
  • 1 Special equipment

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62 thoughts on “Russian losses of killed and wounded soldiers remain high”

  1. MXT

    “There are three questions related to the Ukraine war where Russia will not compromise, according to a Russian source interviewed by NBC News. – The first is the Donbas area. The second is a limitation of Ukraine’s military. The third is the recognition of territories by the US and Europe, says the source. According to the information, Russia is instead willing to compromise on other issues, such as the Russian frozen assets in Europe. After the marathon meeting between Vladimir Putin and the American delegation consisting of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the president’s advisors said that the parties are not closer to a peace agreement. Geopolitical expert Michael A Horowitz is not surprised. – The Kremlin simply does not want any agreement that is anything other than exactly what they want, he tells the channel.”

    1. Umlaut

      The only ones surprised are the widows when they hand over the Russian list to the Ukrainians, and the Ukrainians do not obediently say yes and sign. “But there will be peace in our time, and we (read: USA/🌮) will make a lot of money in the short term!”.

  2. Umlaut

    One can question the Russians’ placement of their air defense, when wreckage constantly rains down causing damage to high-value targets.

    1. MXT

      It’s probably a crime to criticize the military so it’s probably safest to pretend that they hit the drones but that some wreckage accidentally fell down.

      Although that might soon be a crime too, because as you write, it still means that the air defense did a poor job. 😄

      I think we’ll soon be back to blaming careless smokers, must be the safest option.

  5. 205

    N Slobozhansky-Kursk 7↗️
    S Slobozhansky 15💥
    Kupyansk 8
    Lyman 31💥💥↗️
    Slovyansk 12💥↗️
    Kramatorsk 0↘️
    Kostjantynivka 27💥💥↗️
    Pokrovsk 52💥💥💥↘️
    Oleksandrivskij 18💥↘️
    Huliaypillia 5↘️
    Orikhivsk 0
    Prydniprovskij/Dnipro 1

    Sum sectors 176↘️
    Total 201↘️
    Unlocalized 25↘️

  9. johan No.1

    Now Trump is rambling about 350 billion again…

    How is the whole mess going?

    Did you see that Trump pressured Belgium not to give frozen Russian money to Ukraine?

    1. Umlaut

      Yes, he has probably intended that money for an American-Russian foundation with both the Trump clan’s hand and arm, like a veterinarian in a cow, down in the jam jar. Smart of the Russians to propose such a solution, then Trump will work like a beaver to ensure that the money is not touched by anyone other than him and the Russians.

    1. Lasse W

      Yes, how much Russian troops are there in the rural area of Luhansk? Perhaps not that many. It might be worth a test for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. If nothing else, to draw Russian troops away from elsewhere.

      1. Proxima

        Got an advertisement about an anti-smoking campaign. One should rinse the mouth with cooking oil and let the fatty coating sit for a few hours. This should be repeated in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Lucky that one does not smoke. 😐

    2. johan No.1

      Kind of the same here – pretty sure I don’t google toothbrushes much and Falkenberg is not close to my geographical location when I’m in Sweden.

       

      1. Proxima

        Too bad. Falkenberg is a nice town. The Chief of the Navy comes from there. But it is not the closest town in Sweden. That would be Enköping.

  13. MXT

    🇺🇦❌ The General Staff denied Bild’s information about the alleged complete capture of Pokrovsk “Our units are conducting active actions to destroy enemy cells, the restoration of logistics in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad is underway,” said General Staff spokesman Dmytro Lykhovii”

  16. MXT

    “❗️🇳🇴Norway will allocate an additional $500 million for the purchase of 🇺🇸American weapons for 🇺🇦Ukraine, — Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide”

  17. MXT

    “❗️🇩🇪Germany will allocate $200 million for the purchase of 🇺🇸American weapons for 🇺🇦Ukraine, — Foreign Minister Wadephul says.”

  24. johan No.1

    Ukraine has once again proven to be Number 1.

    They have adapted their tactics and rested their offensive strategic reserves, and now they are using them for “hit-and-runs” that eliminate a few weeks of grinding success for the Russians in one night.

    They have executed all “hot spots” in this way and stabilized the situation.

    We don’t know what losses they are taking, but probably not urgent since even the Chinese digital battlefield performs worse with a lot of movement because it is a Russian weapon carrier that is supposed to deliver the effect on the target.

    The maps now reflect this in Kupiansk, near Lyman and Pokrovsk, and when you pair it with the units conducting the protective hunt, it is clear that they have now engaged their strategic reserves in this new warfare.

    RU needs about half a year to adjust.

    1. johan No.1

      By the way – now this tactical adaptation has been tested rigorously and adjusted since the first operation NÖ about Pokrovsk a few months ago.

      I guess we can assume that Ukraine is now sending this new knowledge on how to wage war in 2025 to the rest of Europe?

      1. Proxima

        “Litmus test” tomorrow. The Armed Forces will then announce how this year’s “Christmas tree flight” will be. If it is canceled, the plan is probably in Ukraine or on its way there. If there is a demonstration, Ukraine will have to wait a little longer. Last year, Sweden thanked the Danes for their support for NATO membership by flying over Copenhagen and Helsingør.

    1. Proxima

      Can you order U 137 part three by Christmas Eve? That way I might survive that day too.
      Parts 1 and 2 were very worth reading. 🧑‍🎄

  27. MXT

    They also understand if they get enough beating so let’s not be satisfied with just taking their money. Also send more military equipment.

    “EU wants to send Russian money to Ukraine: “The only language Russia understands”
    EU is expected to move forward with plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, writes The Guardian.

    – Since it is the only language the Kremlin understands, we can increase the pressure, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a press conference.

    The proposal has not been uncontroversial. Belgium, which controls large parts of the Russian assets in Europe, has been the most vocal skeptics. However, at present, the proposal seems likely to be voted through despite the criticism.

    EU’s plan is to use 90 billion euros, equivalent to almost 1,000 billion Swedish kronor, to cover two-thirds of the support they estimate Ukraine will need in the next two years. According to Ursula von der Leyen, the money will primarily go towards buying weapons for Ukraine from European producers.”
    https://omni.se/eu-vill-skicka-ryska-pengar-till-ukraina-det-enda-sprak-ryssland-forstar/a/pBg0P1

  32. johan No.1

    The Belgians have slipped a bit under my radar but apparently they have been in Moscow and now they are on Trump’s and Putin’s side, those Satanists.

  34. johan No.1

    I think we’ve analyzed this correctly since last winter – the UA army is in decent shape but there is a strategic offensive reserve.

    Now this reserve has been deployed.

    1. 205

      Hello! I’m not entirely convinced that it’s about a reserve in the “usual sense”, but that it’s the GUR/SSO that always has a rear position (yes, sometimes forward). As a reserve, I would count units that are not in combat, during training, or during rotation. While the GUR/SSO is always more or less in combat, if not in constant readiness.

      Does Ukraine have reserves other than special forces?

  35. 205

    • Russian President Putin’s claim on December 2, 2025, that Russian Ground Forces (RGF) have taken complete control of the Ukrainian city of Pokrov is most likely incorrect. It is probable that Ukrainian forces still have a limited ability to carry out small-scale raids in the northern part of the city, counteracting Russian complete control and delaying Russian efforts to consolidate their position.
    • RGF continues its intense efforts to encircle Pokrov, which previously served as a key Ukrainian logistics hub for operations in Donbas and is likely to remain Russia’s priority axis. Russian forces most likely occupy the majority of Pokrov and challenge control over the rest.
    • Russian forces have suffered significant losses in offensive operations on the Pokrov axis for an extended period, likely resulting in more than 250,000 Russian soldiers being killed or missing (presumed dead) since Russia began its illegal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Ukrainian forces have continued to defend the city for several months, despite being outnumbered.

  36. 205

    One moment you are prepared for war with Europe, that is NATO, and the next moment you do not want a country you are already at war with to join NATO. Sounds hollow and watered down.

    DN:
    The Russian representative Yuri Ushakov, who is considered to be close to President Vladimir Putin, tells journalists from the West that the question of a future membership for Ukraine in the military alliance NATO is crucial. Russia completely opposes Ukrainian membership.

    “American partners have confirmed their willingness to show consideration and take our key issues into account,” Ushakov tells, among others, AFP’s reporter.

  38. 205

    The German Heer (army) has some very ambitious growth plans: Tanks/AFVs (1000 today -> 3000 in 2035) Artillery (150->1350)! Trucks (5300-60k) Personnel (61k->151k) and Bataillons (65->150) The other service branches also plan for similar increases. More info in the article.

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