Russian forces have suffered significant losses among mobilized soldiers during the war against Ukraine. According to Ukrainian intelligence, the number of mobilized dead exceeds 98,641 as of October 31, 2024.
Points of attention
- According to Ukrainian intelligence, more than 98,000 Russian soldiers mobilized against Ukraine have died.
- The greatest losses among the Russian military groups: Center, West, East, South, Dnieper, Zaporizhia, North.
- In November 2024, Russia suffered record losses as a result of active offensive actions.
- It is predicted that the average daily losses of the Russian Federation may remain over 1,000 people in December 2024.
- The average daily loss of Russian military personnel in November was the third record in a row for a month.
What are the biggest losses among the Russian military groups?
According to Ukrainian intelligence, the greatest losses among the mobilized were suffered by:
" Center" — 21,710 people;
"West" — 20,155 people;
"Vostok" — 16,770 people;
"South" — 16,465 people;
"Dnepr" — 10,449 people;
Groups in Zaporizhia region — 10,120 people;
"Sever" — 2972 people.
Ukrainian intelligence emphasizes that these statistics take into account only mobilized soldiers and do not include losses among contract soldiers, conscripts, mercenaries, as well as other regular formations of the aggressor's army.
These data indicate significant Russian casualties in various troop groups, particularly those operating in eastern and southern Ukraine.
British intelligence explained record losses in the Russian army
According to British intelligence, November 2024 became the most expensive month of the war for Russia.
According to the report of the General Staff of Ukraine, the losses amounted to 45,680 people. For comparison, in October this figure was 41,980. Thus, November became the fifth consecutive month of increasing losses among the Russian military.
This high level of casualties is likely a result of increased Russian offensive operations. Russia is attempting to put pressure on Ukrainian positions by carrying out attacks in several directions, including near Kursk, Kupyansk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk and Velikaya Novoselka, the UK Ministry of Defence said.
Analysts predict that Russia's average daily casualties could remain at over 1,000 in December 2024, despite winter weather conditions, due to continued intensive infantry operations.
According to the General Staff of Ukraine, the average daily casualty rate in November was 1,523, the third consecutive month with record highs.
In particular, on November 28, a new high was recorded - 2,030 casualties in one day, exceeding the 2,000 mark for the first time.
