Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 280,470

Russia has already lost about 280,470 troops in Ukraine (+580 over the past day).

The relevant statement was made by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

Between February 24, 2022 and October 5, 2023, the enemy’s total combat losses included also 4,757 tanks (+12 over the past day), 9,052 armored fighting vehicles (+26), 6,643 artillery systems (+31), 804 multiple launch rocket systems (+2), 540 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 315 aircraft, 316 helicopters, 8,980 motor vehicles and fuel tanks (+18), 20 warships/boats, 1 submarine, 5,129 unmanned aerial vehicles (+8), 948 special equipment units (+2). A total of 1,530 enemy cruise missiles were shot down.

The data are yet to be updated.

A reminder that, on October 4, 2023, Ukraine’s Air Force launched 13 strikes on Russian personnel, ammunition and military equipment clusters.