Russian Military Casualties as of February 24, 2026
As the full-scale war in Ukraine entered its 1462nd day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published updated figures on Russian losses for the morning of February 24, 2026. These figures are a key metric tracked by international observers to gauge the conflict's intensity.
The cumulative personnel losses for Russia are approximately 1,261,420, representing an increase of 920 from the previous update. The reported losses of military hardware are as follows:
- 11,698 tanks (+2)
- 24,086 armored combat vehicles (+4)
- 37,560 artillery systems (+50)
- 1,654 multiple launch rocket systems
- 1,305 air defense systems (+1)
- 435 aircraft
- 348 helicopters
Additional losses include 145,571 operational-tactical level drones (+1,693), 4,347 cruise missiles, 29 ships and boats, and 2 submarines. The count for vehicles and fuel tankers stands at 79,826 units (+190), with 4,074 units (+1) of special equipment also reported lost.
Analysis of Losses and Their Implications
The scale and continued growth of these losses underscore the protracted and high-intensity nature of a conflict now in its fifth year. The sustained attrition of personnel and equipment likely impacts Russia's operational capabilities and could signal ongoing fierce combat across the front lines. These figures are a stark reminder of the war's human and material cost.
Analyzing these casualty reports aids in assessing the strategic situation and may inform future planning for both sides involved in the conflict.