Russia sets new daily loss record in Ukraine war with 2,980 troops killed

Russia set a new daily loss record in its war against Ukraine, losing 2,980 soldiers on November 8, the highest figure since the full-scale invasion began, according to Ukraine's General Staff. Total Russian military casualties from February 24, 2022, through November 9 are estimated at about 1,609,380 personnel. That day, Ukrainian forces also destroyed 1,843 drones, 68 artillery systems, 15 armored vehicles, and other equipment. Since the start of 2026, Russian army losses have reached 400,410 troops. The previous daily record was 2,500 on November 2, and the first week of November saw 16,130 casualties.