1,545 Days of War: Ukraine’s General Staff Releases Updated Russian Loss Figures

Fresh Data on Russian Military Casualties

According to Главком: Ukraine’s Armed Forces General Staff has published the latest statistics on Russian occupier losses as of May 18, 2026. The toll across personnel and various equipment categories reflects the ongoing hostilities, now in their 1,545th day. For context, this update comes amid sustained combat operations that have reshaped the conflict’s dynamics over more than four years.

Overall Casualties

According to the report, Russia’s total personnel losses have reached approximately 1,350,010, including 1,220 killed in the past 24 hours. Key equipment losses include:

• Tanks – 11,939 (plus 1 in the last day)
• Armored combat vehicles – 24,583 (+5)
• Artillery systems – 42,262 (+47)
• Multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) – 1,792 (+2)
• Air defense systems – 1,386 (+2)
• Aircraft – 436 (no change)

Additional losses include 353 helicopters (+1), 1,415 ground robotic complexes (+5), and 297,057 tactical-level UAVs (+1,603). Cruise missile losses remain at 4,628, while naval vessels and boats stand at 33, and submarines at 2. Vehicle losses-including trucks and fuel tankers-total 97,338 (+220), with specialized equipment at 4,200 (+4).

The updated casualty data underscores the heavy toll on Russian forces and the conflict’s protracted nature, carrying significant implications for both sides’ military strategies.

These high personnel and equipment losses may indicate mounting pressure on Russian troops and a growing need for fresh resources to sustain operations. This highlights the critical importance of tracking the situation and monitoring further developments in the region.