Updated Figures on Russian Invader Casualties
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated figures on Russian invader losses as of January 20, 2026. According to the data published on that date, Russia's personnel losses amount to approximately 1,228,570 individuals, with 1,130 of those killed in the last day alone. These staggering figures are compiled from battlefield assessments and represent one of the most comprehensive public accounts of the war's human cost.
Equipment Losses
The report also details the extensive material losses suffered by Russian forces, including:
- Tanks – 11,579 (6 destroyed in the last day)
- Armored Combat Vehicles – 23,928 units (+6)
- Artillery Systems – 36,393 units (+60)
- Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) – 1,618 units (+1)
- Air Defense Systems – 1,279 units (+1)
- Aircraft – 434
- Helicopters – 347
- Operational-Tactical Level Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – 111,140 units (+925)
- Cruise Missiles – 4,163 units
- Ships & Boats – 28
- Submarines – 2
- Automotive Vehicles & Fuel Tankers – 75,067 units (+191)
- Special Equipment – 4,048 units (+3)
These losses have occurred over the 1,427th day of the full-scale war in Ukraine. The scale of these losses underscores the intensity of the conflict and the significant degradation of Russia's pre-war military capabilities. Such heavy attrition impacts military strategy on both sides, influencing the potential for offensive operations and the need to mobilize additional resources. The outcome of this prolonged war continues to hold major implications for international politics and the nature of support from other nations.