Russian Invader Losses as of February 18, 2026
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released its daily figures on Russian losses as of the morning of February 18, 2026. This date marks the 1,456th day of the full-scale war in Ukraine. According to the report, Russian forces suffered the loss of 740 personnel and 40 artillery systems over the previous 24-hour period.
Cumulative Russian War Losses
The total losses sustained by Russia in the war as of February 18, 2026, are as follows:
- personnel – approximately 1,256,080 individuals
- tanks – 11,681 units
- armored combat vehicles – 24,051 units
- artillery systems – 37,363 units
- multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) – 1,648 units
- air defense systems – 1,302 units
- aircraft – 435 units
- helicopters – 347 units
Additionally, losses include 137,924 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles, 4,314 cruise missiles, 29 ships and boats, and 2 submarines. Losses in automotive equipment and fuel tankers amount to 78,919 units, with special equipment losses at 4,072 units. These figures illustrate the severe intensity of the conflict and the ongoing heavy fighting. The Ukrainian military's daily casualty reports are a key metric for tracking the war's progression, though independent verification is often difficult.
The published data underscores the protracted and intense nature of a conflict that continues to have severe consequences for both sides. The Russian military losses detailed in the report are likely impacting its operational strategy and resource allocation. Simultaneously, such stark numbers highlight the profound human cost of the war, emphasizing the critical situation on the Ukrainian front and the potential implications for any future peace process in the region.