In September 2024, Russia faced record losses in Ukraine. The average daily losses of Russian troops, including killed and wounded, reached 1,271 people per day, according to UK intelligence. According to UK intelligence, this figure exceeded the previous maximum recorded in May 2024, when daily losses amounted to 1,262 people. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s total losses are estimated to have exceeded 648,000 troops. The UK Ministry of Defense notes that the increase in casualties is attributed to the expansion of the combat zone, including operations …