As of the morning of April 29, 2026, Ukraine’s General Staff has released the latest casualty figures for Russian forces, marking day 1,526 of the full-scale war. The data highlights the sustained toll on personnel and equipment.
Russian losses as of April 29, 2026
Total personnel losses among Russian troops have reached approximately 1,328,820, including 1,180 killed in the past 24 hours alone. Equipment losses continue to mount as well. Russia has lost:
- 11,894 tanks (+2)
- 24,486 armored combat vehicles (+3)
- 40,825 artillery systems (+54)
- 1,755 multiple rocket launchers (no change)
Air defense systems have been reduced by 1,356 units (+2), while the number of aircraft remains at 435 and helicopters at 350. Losses of tactical-level drones have surged to 262,033 (+1,775). At sea, Russia has lost 33 ships and boats, as well as 2 submarines. Ground transport losses include 92,231 trucks and fuel tankers (+245) and 4,146 units of specialized equipment (+5).
Impact on the conflict
These figures underscore the heavy and ongoing attrition faced by Russian forces after more than five years of combat. The scale of personnel and equipment losses may degrade the operational capacity of occupation troops, potentially shaping the trajectory of the war. Daily casualty updates like this one reflect the prolonged and intense nature of hostilities in Ukraine.