The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has reported significant Russian military losses over the past two days. On May 13, 2024, Ukrainian forces claimed to have inflicted 1,740 casualties on Russian troops, marking the highest single-day loss for Russian forces since February 22, 2022, largely due to ongoing battles in the Kharkiv region. Additionally, Ukraine reported the destruction of 31 tanks, 42 armored personnel vehicles (APVs), 15 artillery pieces, 4 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), 26 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and 3 cruise missiles. On May 14, 2024, Ukrainian forces reported further Russian losses, including 1,400 personnel, 11 tanks, 43 APVs, 28 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 1 aircraft, and 49 UAVs. Russian reports also mentioned the loss of a Su-27 aircraft and a Leopard-2A1 tank in the Donetsk region. Independent observers have noted substantial Russian losses in both personnel and equipment, although these figures are difficult to verify.
Estimates by #Ukraine’s MoD @DefenceU on losses by the invading #Russia|n forces as of 14 May 2024. While it's not possible to verify these figures, independent observers point to very substantial Russian losses in both personnel and equipment. https://t.co/y2jI3T8cfH
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of May 14, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. https://t.co/YNYIgIUSTR
Russian losses per 14/05/24 reported by the Ukrainian general staff +1400 men +11 tanks +43 APVs +28 artillery systems +1 AD system +1 aircraft +49 UAVs https://t.co/vSk20fdoXN
From the report of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation dated May 13, 2024. Enemy losses yesterday were: ➖➖➖ ⏺ Su-27 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force ⏺ 1,455 military personnel ⏺ 16 armored vehicles, including 5 tanks, including Leopard-2A1 in the Donetsk… https://t.co/DEINVmtJPM
💀 Russia loses 1,740 soldiers and 31 tanks in one day https://t.co/xRznuzT1aJ
Ukraine's Army reports 1740 KIA Russian invaders within the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of Russian losses on manpower within a day since February 22nd 2022, and clearly the result of Russia's ongoing attempt to advance in Kharkiv region. https://t.co/oTkx7mbHi8
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of May 13, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. https://t.co/v1E8sYSqjO
Russian losses per 13/05/24 reported by the Ukrainian general staff +1740 men (!) +31 tanks +42 APVs +15 artillery pieces +4 MLRS +26 UAVs +3 cruise missiles https://t.co/dBWx95cUrj
Estimates by #Ukraine’s MoD @DefenceU on losses by the invading #Russia|n forces as of 13 May 2024. While it's not possible to verify these figures, independent observers point to very substantial Russian losses in both personnel and equipment. https://t.co/s99e6Ex7Ew