Russian Losses Exceed 1,326,000 Troops as Drone Numbers Hit a New High, Ukraine’s General Staff Reports

Updated Toll on Russian Forces

According to Главком: As of the morning of April 27, 2026-marking the 1,524th day of the full-scale war-Ukraine’s General Staff has released the latest figures on Russian casualties. Total personnel losses among Russian troops now stand at approximately 1,326,460, an increase of 810 from the previous count.

Equipment Losses

Military hardware losses also continue to climb. According to the newest data, Russian forces have lost:

• 11,892 tanks (no change in the last day);
• 24,467 armored fighting vehicles (up by 4 units);
• 40,737 artillery systems (including 26 new losses in the past day);
• 1,753 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS);
• 1,354 air defense systems;
• 259,219 unmanned aerial vehicles (an increase of 1,128);
• 435 aircraft;
• 350 helicopters;
• 4,579 cruise missiles;
• 33 ships and boats;
• 2 submarines;
• 91,710 vehicles and fuel tankers (up by 128 units);
• 4,136 units of special equipment.

These updated figures highlight the ongoing intensity of combat operations and the mounting pressure on the Russian military as the war drags on. The scale of personnel and equipment losses not only reflects Ukrainian defensive successes but also points to potential challenges Russia faces in replenishing and sustaining its frontline units. Such statistics could shape the strategic calculations of both sides as the conflict evolves.