Russia's losses in the war against Ukraine during the day from June 8 to 9 amounted to 1,270 occupiers. In total, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the aggressor country has lost 518,560 soldiers. In addition, over the past day, the Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed 26 tanks and 60 enemy artillery systems, according to the command of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to June 9, 2024, are estimated as follows:
- Personnel: 518,560 (+1,270) eliminated
- Tanks: 7,869 (+26)
- APV (Armored personnel vehicles): 15,131 (+26)
- Artillery systems: 13,593 (+60)
- MLRS (Multiple launch rocket systems): 1,097 (+2)
- Anti aircraft warfare systems: 836 (+2)
- Aircraft: 357
- Helicopters: 326
- UAVs operational-tactical level: 10,982 (+37)
- Cruise missiles: 2,277 (+7)
- Warships/boats: 28 (+1)
- Submarines: 1
- Vehicles and fuel tankers: 18,562 (+78)
- Special equipment: 2,253 (+5)
According to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia failed to execute the Kharkiv operation. Ukrainian forces will further strengthen this direction.
As reported by RBC-Ukraine, Russian reserves of 60,000 personnel are likely insufficient for simultaneous large-scale offensives on several fronts. This conclusion was reached by analysts at the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).