A Telegram OSINT source reported that Russian forces suffered a record daily loss of 2,090 killed and wounded on September 27, according to British analysts. This figure marks the highest daily toll of the Russia-Ukraine war, with similar high casualty days previously occurring only four times, all in 2024.

British analysts attribute the high losses to ongoing Russian offensive actions in the Donetsk region's "fortress belt," specifically near Dobropillia. The source noted that high Russian casualties have persisted since the summer.