Losses of the Russian Armed Forces as of March 12, 2026
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published data on the losses of the Russian military as of March 12, 2026. As of this date, the full-scale war in Ukraine has been ongoing for 1478 days.
Russian losses in the war as of March 12, 2026, amount to:
- personnel – approximately 1,276,760 (+780)
- tanks – 11,766 (+3)
- armored fighting vehicles – 24,197 (+20)
- artillery systems – 38,319 (+56)
- multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) – 1,681 (+1)
- air defense assets – 1,329 (+1)
In addition, aviation losses have been recorded:
- aircraft – 435 (+0)
- helicopters – 349 (+0)
In the field of operational-tactical level drones, 173,068 units have been recorded (+2,102). Other losses include:
- cruise missiles – 4,403 (+0)
- ships and boats – 31 (+0)
- submarines – 2 (+0)
- automotive equipment and tank trucks – 83,034 units (+243)
- special equipment – 4,088 units (+0)
This data demonstrates significant losses by the Russian armed forces over the course of the conflict, highlighting the duration and intensity of the hostilities. The increase in the number of losses across different categories of equipment and personnel indicates ongoing combat actions and their impact on the ability of Russian forces to continue operations.
Information about losses may also influence strategic decisions from both sides of the conflict in the context of a protracted war.