Russian Military Losses as of April 12, 2026
On April 12, 2026, marking the 1509th day of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released updated figures on Russian military casualties. These statistics are a key metric for international observers tracking the conflict's intensity and human cost.
The data indicates that Russia's cumulative losses have reached approximately 1,311,180 personnel, an increase of 1,070 from the previous report. The inventory of destroyed or damaged military equipment also saw significant increases across several categories:
- Tanks: 11,859 (+8)
- Armored Combat Vehicles: 24,384 (+3)
- Artillery Systems: 39,871 (+73)
- Multiple Launch Rocket Systems: 1,727 (+1)
- Air Defense Systems: 1,345 (+1)
- Aircraft: 435 (no change)
- Helicopters: 350 (no change)
- Operational-Tactical Level UAVs: 233,866 (+2,081)
- Cruise Missiles: 4,517 (no change)
- Warships / Boats: 33 (no change)
- Submarines: 2 (no change)
- Vehicles and Fuel Tankers: 88,914 (+216)
- Special Equipment: 4,121 (no change)
The report underscores the continuation of intense combat operations with substantial losses on both sides, which continue to shape the war's trajectory. The sharp rise in drone losses highlights the evolving nature of modern warfare, where unmanned systems play a central role. These figures are considered vital for analysts and governments assessing the conflict's development and Russia's remaining military capacity.