Russian Military Casualties as of February 23, 2026
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff has released updated figures on Russian military losses, marking the 1461st day of the full-scale invasion. These statistics are a key metric for Western analysts tracking the war's intensity and resource depletion.
According to the data published for February 23, 2026, Russia's cumulative losses in the war are as follows:
- Personnel – approximately 1,260,500 (+720 from the previous report);
- Tanks – 11,696 (+2);
- Armored Combat Vehicles – 24,082 (+13);
- Artillery Systems – 37,510 (+40);
- Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) – 1,654 (+2);
- Air Defense Systems – 1,304 (+1);
- Aircraft – 435 (no change);
- Helicopters – 348 (no change);
- Operational-Tactical Level UAVs – 143,878 (+1,765);
- Cruise Missiles – 4,347 (+33);
- Warships / Boats – 29 (no change);
- Submarines – 2 (no change);
- Vehicles and Fuel Tankers – 79,636 (+136);
- Special Equipment – 4,073 (no change).
Loss Analysis
The sustained scale of these losses indicates a high level of combat activity across multiple fronts. The figures underscore the protracted nature of the conflict and its significant drain on Russian military resources, which will likely influence future war strategy.
Monitoring these casualty reports remains crucial for assessing the frontline situation and informing the operational planning of both warring parties.