Updated Figures on Russian Invader Casualties
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated loss figures for the Russian invasion forces as of January 17, 2026. After 1424 days of war, the total personnel losses for the Russian Federation are estimated at approximately 1,225,590 individuals.
Equipment Losses
The scale of equipment destruction is also immense:
- Tanks: 11,566 units
- Armored Combat Vehicles: 23,914 units
- Artillery Systems: 36,261 units
- Multiple Launch Rocket Systems: 1,615 units
- Air Defense Systems: 1,278 units
- Aircraft: 434 units
- Helicopters: 347 units
- Operational-Tactical Level UAVs: 108,605 units
- Cruise Missiles: 4,163 units
- Ships and Boats: 28 units
- Submarines: 2 units
- Vehicles and Fuel Tankers: 74,601 units
- Special Equipment: 4,044 units
These updated figures on Russian losses in Ukraine underscore the conflict's protracted nature and its immense cost. The staggering depletion of equipment, particularly in artillery and aviation, is likely degrading Russia's capacity to sustain military operations. These statistics, compiled by Ukrainian military intelligence, are closely monitored by Western allies as a key indicator of the war's progress and a factor in decisions regarding military aid and diplomatic support for Ukraine.