Updated Russian Military Losses as of May 29, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff of the Armed Forces has disclosed new statistics on Russian troop and equipment losses, as of May 29, 2026. The report indicates that total Russian personnel casualties have now surpassed 1,361,070, including 960 fatalities recorded in the most recent reporting period. Additionally, the data reveals substantial destruction of military hardware, ranging from armored vehicles to artillery systems.
Equipment Losses
Russia's documented losses in the war as of May 29, 2026, include:
- 11,958 tanks, with 2 destroyed in recent days;
- 24,636 armored fighting vehicles, with 11 additional losses;
- 42,860 artillery systems, 28 of which were eliminated recently;
- 1,808 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), with 2 new losses;
- 436 aircraft and 353 helicopters, unchanged in the latest period;
- 1,496 ground robotic complexes, with 4 new losses;
- 316,652 tactical-level unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including 1,750 newly destroyed;
- 4,687 cruise missiles, with no new losses;
- 33 ships and boats, as well as 2 submarines;
- 100,230 vehicles and fuel tankers, with 324 new losses;
- 4,227 pieces of special equipment, unchanged recently.
The estimated cost of Russia's destroyed equipment as of May 29, 2026, is staggering. Cruise missile losses alone are valued at roughly $14.06 billion, based on an average unit price of $3 million. Expenditures on UAVs are estimated at around $9.49 billion, calculated at $30,000 per unit. Aircraft losses are pegged at $13.08 billion, while helicopters account for $5.29 billion.
Estimated losses in tanks amount to approximately $29.89 billion, and artillery systems represent $64.29 billion. Armored fighting vehicle costs are estimated at $14.78 billion, while air defense systems have incurred losses worth $20.95 billion. Destroyed ships and boats are valued at roughly $1.98 billion, and submarines at $600 million.
This marks the 1,556th day of the full-scale war in Ukraine, and these figures continue to underscore the severe toll the conflict has taken on the Russian Federation.
These numbers reflect not only the scale of Russia's military losses but also their economic ramifications. The destruction of personnel and equipment significantly hampers the country's ability to sustain combat operations, potentially shaping strategic outcomes as the conflict evolves. Analyzing such loss data provides insights into the war's dynamics and possible future developments.