This is reported by RBK-Ukraine, referencing a report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Additionally, Kontrakty.UA provides this information.
The leading security research center notes that in 2024, Russian losses in military equipment amounted to approximately 1,400 main battle tanks (MBTs) and over 3,700 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and armored personnel carriers (APCs). Overall, it is estimated that Russia has lost around 14,000 MBTs, IFVs, and APCs since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Despite these staggering figures, Russia has managed to recover some of these losses by relying on outdated Soviet equipment. According to IISS estimates, last year Russia repaired and built over 1,500 tanks and about 2,800 IFVs and APCs. Equipment remaining in storage is likely to be in worn condition, which may complicate Russia's ability to supply enough equipment to compensate for losses.
By the end of 2024, data from Military Balance+ indicated that the number of active Russian equipment had only reached levels comparable to those of February 2022. The significant expansion of units has exacerbated the equipment shortage. This issue is further compounded by insufficient quality and a potential lack of spare parts.
The main challenge facing Russia is the shortage of IFVs and APCs, even with higher production rates. However, Russia has adapted its tactics to mitigate these problems, relying on temporary measures and further infantry assaults, as noted by IISS.
Personnel Losses
According to IISS estimates as of early January 2025, at least 172,000 Russian military personnel have been killed, and 611,000 have been wounded, of which at least 376,000 sustained serious injuries (disabled), while the total number of wounded but recoverable individuals has reached 235,000.
The Russian recruitment efforts, including forced mobilization in occupied Donbas, the 2022 mobilization, and recruitment from the prison system, have allowed for the formation of approximately 976,000 individuals for participation in the war. Thus, according to IISS estimates, by the end of December 2024, up to 617,000 individuals will be deployed in Ukraine or nearby, including wounded personnel who are expected to recover and those undergoing training.
"Although Russian forces are likely to degrade in the coming months, they are sufficiently replenished and adapted to support offensive operations for at least another year. However, this will come at a significant cost in terms of equipment and personnel losses," the report states.
It is worth noting that according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), although 2024 was a challenging year for Ukraine on the battlefield, its armed forces managed to limit Russia's territorial gains and inflict significant losses on it.