Russian Invader Casualties Reported for January 26, 2026
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released its latest figures on Russian military losses. This data comes on the 1,433rd day of the full-scale war in Ukraine, a conflict that has fundamentally reshaped European security.
Total Personnel and Equipment Losses
According to the provided information, Russia's total personnel losses have reached approximately 1,235,060, an increase of 1,020 from the previous report. The toll on military hardware remains severe, with significant losses across all categories:
- 11,608 tanks destroyed (+3)
- 23,951 armored combat vehicles destroyed (+1)
- 36,644 artillery systems destroyed (+32)
- 1,626 multiple launch rocket systems destroyed (+2)
Furthermore, losses in aviation remain unchanged at 434 fixed-wing aircraft and 347 helicopters. The count for operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles has surged to 115,813 units (+917). Other destroyed assets include 4,205 cruise missiles, 28 ships/boats, and 2 submarines. In the realm of logistics, losses amount to 75,906 vehicles and fuel tankers (+147), alongside 4,051 units of special equipment (+1).
These staggering casualty figures underscore the intensity of the ongoing combat, now in its fifth year. The sustained high rate of personnel and equipment attrition highlights the severe challenges facing the Russian military. The data also reflects Ukraine's continued and determined defense of its territorial integrity and sovereignty against persistent aggression. Monitoring these trends is crucial for understanding the evolving strategic calculus of both sides in this protracted conflict.