Russian Invasion Losses as of April 19, 2026
As the full-scale war in Ukraine entered its 1,516th day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released updated figures on Russian military losses for the morning of April 19, 2026. These staggering numbers highlight the immense human and material cost of the ongoing conflict, which began with Russia's invasion in February 2022.
According to the published data, Russia's total personnel losses have reached approximately 1,318,220, an increase of 1,070 from the previous report. The figures for destroyed military equipment include:
- 11,882 tanks (+6)
- 24,420 armored combat vehicles (+10)
- 40,324 artillery systems (+82)
- 1,748 multiple launch rocket systems (+5)
Meanwhile, Russian air defense systems reportedly remain at 1,349 units. Aviation losses are listed as:
- 435 aircraft
- 350 helicopters
- 247,131 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (+2,019)
Among other destroyed assets are:
- 4,549 cruise missiles
- 33 ships and boats
- 2 submarines
- 90,397 vehicles and fuel tankers (+203)
- 4,131 units of special equipment (+2)
These statistics reflect the continuation of the armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia, now in its fifth year. The sustained increase in losses, both in personnel and equipment, underscores the intensity of combat operations across multiple fronts. The exceptionally high number of destroyed drones points to the central role of modern technology in this war, a factor that is likely to shape the military strategies of both sides for years to come.