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News & Current Events Apr 3, 2026 at 4:03 AM

/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1499, Part 1 (Thread #1646)

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Jay_CD Apr 3, 2026 +13
Russia has lost 1,230 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day, bringing its total number of personnel losses to 1,301,260. **Source:** [Russian losses over past day: 1,230 soldiers killed and wounded | Ukrainska Pravda](https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/04/03/8028503/) **Details:** The total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 3 April 2026 are estimated to be as follows \[figures in parentheses represent the latest losses – ed.\]: * approximately 1,301,260 **(+1,230)** military personnel * 11,833 **(+3)** tanks * 24,340 **(+6)** armoured combat vehicles * 39,293 **(+65)** artillery systems * 1,713 (+0) multiple-launch rocket systems * 1,338 (+0) air defence systems * 435 (+0) fixed-wing aircraft * 350 (+0) helicopters * 214,629 **(+1,236)** operational-tactical UAVs * 4,491 (+0) cruise missiles * 33 (+0) ships/boats * 2 (+0) submarines * 86,950 **(+177)** vehicles and fuel tankers * 4,109 **(+2)** special vehicles and other equipment. The information is being confirmed.
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Phylanara Apr 3, 2026 +13
Today I've heard, for the first time, a general news channel reporting that Ukraine is regaining net territory. Things are looking up.
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Remarkable_Beach_545 Apr 3, 2026 +1
Nice! The Russians have been having communication issues for the last month or so and the Ukrainians are taking advantage of the situation. Hope it continues. Glad you're hearing about it! Edit: 2 months almost to the day.
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versatile_dev Apr 3, 2026 +15
Keep Calm 💙 💛 Support Ukraine [UAO Fundraiser for 100 Ground Drones](https://donorbox.org/fourwheeledfriends)
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JaVelin-X- Apr 3, 2026 +12
Slava Ukraine
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MorganaHenry Apr 3, 2026 +11
Screw Poo Tin!
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WorldNewsMods Apr 3, 2026 +11
[Previous post can be found here](/r/worldnews/comments/1sa724e/rworldnews_live_thread_russian_invasion_of/)
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