Estimated Combat Losses of the Russian Federation
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) has released estimated figures for total Russian combat losses from the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, through January 28, 2026. These figures are provisional and subject to further verification.
According to the published data, the estimated total personnel losses for the Russian forces stand at approximately 1,236,570, with 690 of those lost in the most recent reporting period. The reported losses of military hardware include:
- 11,609 tanks (no change)
- 23,958 armored combat vehicles (+4)
- 36,713 artillery systems (+22)
- 1,629 multiple launch rocket systems (+1)
Additionally, the report notes losses in air defense systems at 1,286 units (no change), 434 aircraft, and 347 helicopters. The reported loss of operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles is 117,724 units (+1,012). In the naval domain, losses are recorded as 28 ships/boats and 2 submarines (no change). Losses in automotive equipment and fuel tankers amount to 76,102 units (+77), while special equipment stands at 4,053 units (+2).
Analysis and Implications
The data published by the AFU General Staff highlights the scale and intensity of the ongoing conflict and its toll on Russian military resources. These sustained high losses in both personnel and materiel underscore the fierce resistance encountered and may impact Russia's capacity for future military operations. For international observers, these figures provide a crucial, though unverified, metric for assessing the war's progression and the strategic calculations of both sides. The conflict continues to be one of the most destructive in Europe since World War II.