Update from the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Staff
As of May 4, 2026, the total combat losses suffered by Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, have reached 1,335,150 personnel. Over the latest reporting period alone, enemy troop numbers increased by 1,120. These ongoing updates provide a critical measure of the conflict’s intensity and resource depletion on the Russian side.
Equipment Losses Sustained by Russian Forces
Key hardware losses reported include:
- Tanks: 11,914 (6 destroyed in the last period);
- Armored fighting vehicles: 24,507 (4 newly destroyed);
- Artillery systems: 41,306 (increase of 113 units);
- Multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS): 1,767 (2 additional units);
- Air defense systems: 1,357 (no change).
Aviation losses are also documented:
- Aircraft: 435;
- Helicopters: 352 (unchanged).
In the category of tactical-level unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), 272,062 units have been recorded, with an increase of 2,249. Cruise missile losses stand at 4,584, with 5 new units added. The count of trucks and fuel tankers has risen to 93,824, reflecting an increase of 268. Specialized equipment now totals 4,168 units, with 17 additional losses reported.
Figures are being verified. Strike the occupier! Together we will prevail!
These statistics underscore the protracted nature of the war, with both sides continuing to mobilize resources for their military efforts. The growth in Russian personnel numbers may indicate attempts to reinforce positions, while the steady attrition of equipment points to ongoing combat operations and their toll on military infrastructure. Such data remains essential for frontline analysis and strategic planning by both parties involved in the conflict.