Russian Military Casualties as of March 24, 2026
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released its latest figures on Russian military losses as of the morning of March 24, 2026. This date marks the 1,490th day of the full-scale war in Ukraine, a conflict that has fundamentally reshaped European security.
Russia's Cumulative War Losses
According to the provided information, Russia's total losses in the war as of March 24, 2026, are detailed below. The figures in parentheses indicate the increase over the previous day's report.
- Personnel – approximately 1,289,740 (+890);
- Tanks – 11,800 units (+6);
- Armored Combat Vehicles – 24,271 units (+3);
- Artillery Systems – 38,695 units (+33);
- Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) – 1,696 units (+1);
- Air Defense Systems – 1,336 units;
- Aircraft – 435;
- Helicopters – 350;
- Operational-Tactical Level Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – 193,892 units (+1,023);
- Cruise Missiles – 4,468 units;
- Ships and Boats – 33;
- Submarines – 2;
- Automotive Vehicles and Fuel Tankers – 84,955 units (+180);
- Special Equipment – 4,098 units.
These figures illustrate the prolonged and systematic attrition of Russian military resources in a conflict now in its fifth year. The sustained losses, particularly in personnel and equipment, highlight the significant challenges faced by the Russian military and underscore the resilience of Ukrainian forces in defending their territory. Tracking these losses provides a crucial, though partial, indicator of the war's progression and the shifting strategic dynamics in the region.