November proving to be Russia's deadliest month of the war so far, Ukrainian figures suggest
The Russian army is experiencing its deadliest month of the Ukraine war so far, according to figures from the Ukrainian General Staff.
According to Ukraine, November 2023 has seen Russia lose an average of 931 personnel per day due to the conflict - a figure described as "plausible" by the UK's Ministry of Defence.
The MOD said: "Throughout November 2023, Russian casualties, as reported by the Ukrainian General Staff, are running at a daily average of 931 per day."
Previously, Ukraine claimed Russia's deadliest month of the war had been March 2023 when Moscow's losses reportedly averaged 776 every day.
This was during the Russian assault on Bakhmut, which was eventually captured.
The MOD shared the latest claims in an intelligence update on Ukraine, pointing out that while the claims are difficult to verify, the figures are certainly possible.
The MOD said: "Although Defence Intelligence cannot verify the methodology, taken as a total including both killed and wounded, the figures are plausible.
"The last six weeks have likely seen some of the highest Russian casualty rates of the war so far.
"The heavy losses have largely been caused by Russia's offensive against the Donbas town of Avdiivka."
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps responded to the figures, saying: "Putin is stepping up his invasion - senselessly sending more Russians to die than at any time since the war began.
"Ukrainian bravery and Western support is holding back their advance, but we cannot be complacent.
"Ukraine needs our unwavering support to fight and win."
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