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Coverage dated October 29, 2026 to November 2, 2026

Russian Army Suffers Record Losses in Ukraine as Land Gains Slip

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The Russian military suffered record casualties in Ukraine last month while also ceding some territory to Kyiv’s forces, according to Western intelligence data and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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  1. Euromaidan Press

    Russia’s October losses hit record high of 49,040 with three days left, Ukraine says (opens Euromaidan Press)

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    Russia’s estimated personnel losses reached a new monthly high by 29 October, surpassing the previous record set in December 2024.

  2. The Kyiv Independent

    Russia suffers record troop losses in October, its worst month since full-scale invasion, Ukraine says (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    According to the data from the General Staff, Russia's estimated losses reached 54,400 soldiers in October.

  3. Euromaidan Press

    Russia set a record for losses in October, and Ukraine took back more land than it lost (opens Euromaidan Press)

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    Ukraine’s president tied the two counts together and said Russia could stop the bleeding by choosing a ceasefire and diplomacy.

  4. New York Post

    Russia suffers record 54,400 casualties in October, Ukraine says — and 2.1M since war began (opens New York Post)

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    Russia suffered more than 54,000 casualties in October, the highest of any months since the war began, according to Ukraine — with Moscow losing even more ground under Kyiv's counterattacks.

  5. Bloomberg

    Russian Army Suffers Record Losses in Ukraine as Land Gains Slip (opens Bloomberg)

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    The Russian military suffered record casualties in Ukraine last month while also ceding some territory to Kyiv’s forces, according to Western intelligence data and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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