Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 279,890

Russia has already lost about 279,890 troops in Ukraine (+450 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 4, 2023, the enemy’s total combat losses included also 4,745 tanks (+13 over the past day), 9,026 armored fighting vehicles (+18), 6,612 artillery systems (+47), 802 multiple launch rocket systems (+1), 540 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 315 aircraft, 316 helicopters, 8,962 motor vehicles and fuel tanks (+30), 20 warships/boats, 1 submarine, 5,121 unmanned aerial vehicles (+41), 946 special equipment units (+3). A total of 1,530 enemy cruise missiles (+1) were shot down.

The data are yet to be updated.

A reminder that, on October 3, 2023, a total of 43 combat engagements occurred on the front.