Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,035 – Al Jazeera”>Ukraine‘s Military Chief Assesses 2024: Russia’s Losses Mount
In a significant update, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief, General Alexander Syrskyi, has reviewed 2024’s military developments, revealing grim losses inflicted upon Russian forces. Speaking to Focus, Syrskyi shared insights from his meeting with military forces and units, highlighting that Russia has suffered over 421,000 casualties—killed or wounded—in their ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Росбаîné, citing Ukrainian military leader’s Telegram message, reports that Russia’s losses have surged to over 421,000 thus far, with total casualties since the start of the conflict reaching approximately 785,000.
Reflecting on 2024, Syrskyi described it as a "harsh test for our military," but commended their resilience, stating, "They have endured and continue to fight." This year, Syrskyi noted, has seen the establishment of the Unmanned Systems Forces. deliveries of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have increased 19-fold, and the number of destroyed Russian targets has surged by 3.7 times.
The General’s remarks underscore the escalating human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the growing effectiveness of Ukrainian countermeasures. As the conflict enters a critical phase, these developments highlight the importance of international support for Ukraine in its quest for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
