Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 344,820

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 December 16, 2023, the enemy’s total combat losses included also 5,720 tanks (+14 over the past day), 10,667 armored fighting vehicles (+13), 8,100 artillery systems (+1), 920 multiple launch rocket systems, 605 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 324 aircraft, 324 helicopters, 10,710 motor vehicles and fuel tanks (+11), 22 warships/boats, 1 submarine, 6,238 unmanned aerial vehicles (+12), 1,190 special equipment units (+1). A total of 1,609 enemy cruise missiles (+1) were shot down.

The data are yet to be updated.

A reminder that, on the night of December 16, 2023, Ukrainian forces intercepted 30 enemy combat drones over the country’s territory.