Russia's Total Combat Losses
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff has released its latest estimates of total Russian combat losses in the war against Ukraine, covering the period from February 24, 2022, to January 30, 2026. According to this data, the total number of personnel losses stands at approximately 1,238,710, with 1,310 of those casualties occurring during the most recent reporting period. These figures provide a stark indicator of the war's intensity and human cost.
Equipment Losses
In terms of military hardware, Russia has reportedly lost:
- 11,614 tanks (+1)
- 23,969 armored combat vehicles (+4)
- 36,748 artillery systems (+15)
- 1,631 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) (+2)
- 1,289 air defense units (+1)
- 435 aircraft
- 347 helicopters
- 119,234 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (+555)
- 4,205 cruise missiles
- 28 ships and boats
- 2 submarines
Additionally, Russian forces have lost:
- 76,319 units of automotive equipment and fuel tankers (+129)
- 4,054 units of special equipment (+1)
All figures are subject to further verification.
The scale of these losses in personnel and materiel is likely to impact Russia's military capacity and could influence the future course of the conflict in Ukraine. As the war continues, mounting casualties may force strategic adjustments for Russian armed forces. It is important to note that such reports from wartime sources are difficult to independently verify, and analysts recommend cross-referencing with other official and intelligence assessments.