Estimated Russian Combat Casualties
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff has released approximate figures detailing Russia's total combat losses from February 24, 2022, to February 25, 2026. According to the provided information, total personnel losses are estimated at approximately 1,262,490 individuals, with 1,070 of these added during the most recent reporting period. These figures represent Ukrainian military assessments and are not independently verified.
Equipment Losses
In addition to personnel, Russia is estimated to have lost the following equipment during this four-year timeframe:
- 11,701 tanks
- 24,091 armored combat vehicles
- 37,589 artillery systems
- 1,655 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS)
- 1,305 air defense systems
- 435 aircraft
- 348 helicopters
- 146,457 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)
- 4,347 cruise missiles
- 29 ships and boats
- 2 submarines
- 79,971 units of automotive equipment and fuel tankers
- 4,075 units of special equipment
All provided data is approximate and subject to further verification.
These figures underscore the immense scale of military losses Russia has sustained during the multi-year conflict.
The high rates of equipment and personnel attrition are likely to influence Russia's future combat strategy and its relationships with allies. In the context of ongoing hostilities, monitoring such data is crucial, as the numbers can shift with developments on the front lines.