Zelensky: The Russian army suffered record losses in October, with one day seeing the loss of 2,250 personnel.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced significant Russian military losses in October, claiming 54,400 troops were killed or wounded. He highlighted a record daily loss of 2,250 on October 21 and noted the recapture of 96.2 square kilometers of territory. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry also reported cumulative Russian losses since February 2022, estimating nearly 1.6 million personnel incapacitated, along with substantial equipment losses. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Russia to pursue ceasefire and diplomacy to halt these losses.