Ukrainian Military Reports on Russian Losses as of February 26, 2026
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated figures on Russian military losses as of the morning of February 26, 2026. These statistics, covering the 1,464 days of the ongoing war, illustrate the immense scale of the conflict's toll on Russian forces.
Reported Loss Figures
The cumulative Russian losses reported for February 26, 2026, are as follows:
- Personnel – approximately 1,263,850 (+1,360)
- Tanks – 11,704 (+3)
- Armored Combat Vehicles – 24,091 (no change)
- Artillery Systems – 37,614 (+25)
- Multiple Launch Rocket Systems – 1,659 (+4)
- Air Defense Systems – 1,305 (no change)
- Aircraft – 435 (no change)
- Helicopters – 348 (no change)
- Operational-Tactical Level UAVs – 147,138 (+681)
- Cruise Missiles – 4,347 (no change)
- Warships / Boats – 29 (no change)
- Submarines – 2 (no change)
- Vehicles and Fuel Tankers – 80,064 (+93)
- Special Equipment – 4,075 (no change)
The data underscores the severe impact the war has had on Russian military capabilities. These figures are widely monitored by Western intelligence agencies, though independent verification in conflict zones remains challenging.
By the end of February 2026, the scale of Russian personnel and equipment losses highlights the protracted and intense nature of a conflict now in its fifth year. Such sustained attrition is likely to influence the strategic calculations of both sides, potentially affecting troop morale and the domestic political landscape within Russia.
The trajectory of the war, given these substantial losses, will be a critical factor for international relations and regional security in Eastern Europe.