"Russia-Ukraine War: Deadly Day Marks Escalation in Conflict"

Russian forces have suffered one of their highest daily losses since the start of their invasion of Ukraine, with Ukraine reporting that Russia lost 1,130 soldiers in a single day, bringing the total number of losses over the 20 months of the war to 310,650. The exact number of Russian casualties is difficult to verify, with estimates varying. The battle for Avdiivka has been a major factor in the recent spike in casualties, with Ukrainian forces repelling multiple Russian attacks in the area.