Russian losses updated: 1,120 troops and 113 artillery systems in a single day, says Ukrainian General Staff

Latest figures on Russian military casualties

According to Главком: As of May 4, 2026, the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff has released fresh numbers detailing Russian personnel and equipment losses. This update comes on the 1,531st day of the full-scale war, which began in February 2022 and has since seen relentless fighting across multiple fronts.

According to the report, total Russian troop losses have reached 1,335,150, an increase of 1,120 from the previous tally. Equipment losses remain substantial as well:

• Tanks: 11,914 (+6)
• Armored combat vehicles: 24,507 (+4)
• Artillery systems: 41,306 (+113)
• Multiple launch rocket systems: 1,767 (+2)
• Air defense systems: 1,357 (no change)

In terms of aviation, the General Staff reports:

• Aircraft: 435 (no change)
• Helicopters: 352 (no change)

Additional destroyed equipment includes:

• Ground robotic systems: 1,317 (+11)
• Operational-tactical drones: 272,062 (+2,249)
• Cruise missiles: 4,584 (+5)
• Warships and boats: 33 (no change)
• Vehicles and fuel tankers: 93,824 (+268)
• Special equipment: 4,168 (+17)

These figures highlight the ongoing heavy toll on Russian forces more than four years into the conflict. The sustained rise in personnel and hardware losses underscores the intensity of combat operations, as both sides seek to bolster their positions. Updated casualty data can shape military planning and influence the level of international support extended to the warring parties.