Russian Military Losses as of March 9, 2026
Ukraine's General Staff has released its latest assessment of Russian military losses, providing a snapshot of the ongoing conflict as it reached its 1,475th day. These figures, which are regularly updated by Ukrainian defense officials, offer a gauge of the war's intensity and its toll on Russian forces.
According to the published data, Russia's total personnel losses are estimated at approximately 1,274,040, with an increase of 750 servicemen in the last 24 hours. The reported losses of Russian military hardware include:
- 11,745 tanks (3 destroyed in the last 24 hours)
- 24,167 armored combat vehicles (+10)
- 38,129 artillery systems (+70)
- 1,675 multiple launch rocket systems (+2)
- 1,326 air defense systems (+4)
Losses in aviation were reported as:
- 435 aircraft (no change)
- 349 helicopters (no change)
In the realm of unmanned aerial vehicles, the number of operational-tactical level drones has risen to 166,640 (+2,224). Meanwhile, the total number of cruise missiles remained at 4,403, and the count of ships and boats increased to 31 (+1), with the number of submarines holding at 2.
Russian military vehicle and fuel tanker losses amount to 82,289 units (+188), with special equipment losses at 4,083 units (no change). These figures point to the continuation of heavy combat and significant material attrition for the invading forces.
The published data on Russian military losses underscore the protracted nature of the conflict and its drain on the aggressor's resources. The substantial losses in both personnel and hardware reflect the intense fighting across multiple fronts. This sustained pressure may force Russia to reconsider its military strategies and tactics as Ukrainian forces maintain their defense.