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Russian army suffered significant losses in personnel and equipment in August

9 sourcesPublished 02/09/2026, 12:06 · Updated 04/09/2026, 18:35

In August 2026, Russian forces experienced losses exceeding 42,000 personnel, killed and wounded. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, a significant amount of equipment was also destroyed, including 13,835 vehicles and 89 tanks.

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42,020 Russian soldiers killed or wounded
13,835 vehicles destroyed
1,827 artillery systems hit
197 armored vehicles destroyed
89 tanks destroyed

Armed Forces of Ukraine · General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine · Ministry of Defence of Ukraine · Russian army

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