Ukrainian Military Releases Four-Year Estimate of Russian War Casualties and Equipment Losses

Estimated Enemy Combat Losses

According to Кабмін: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) has released preliminary figures detailing total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to February 27, 2026. The data, which is subject to further verification, provides a stark overview of the conflict's toll. These figures are compiled from battlefield intelligence and represent Ukraine's official assessment.

According to the estimates, Russian personnel losses during this period are approximately 1,265,130, with 1,280 of those recorded recently. In terms of equipment, the reported losses include 11,706 tanks (an increase of 2), 24,097 armored combat vehicles (an increase of 6), and 37,631 artillery systems (an increase of 17).

Additional Enemy Losses

The comprehensive list of other destroyed or damaged Russian matériel includes:

• 1,659 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS)
• 1,305 air defense systems
• 435 aircraft
• 348 helicopters
• 148,021 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (an increase of 883)
• 4,384 cruise missiles (an increase of 37)
• 29 ships and boats
• 2 submarines
• 80,180 units of automotive equipment and fuel tankers
• 4,075 units of special equipment

These numbers illustrate the immense scale of Russian losses sustained over the four-year period of the war.

The published data underscores the significant combat losses of the adversary, which may impact its military capability and future strategy. - General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The scale of personnel and equipment attrition highlights the conflict's protracted and intense nature, as well as its broader implications for regional security. Such estimates are critical for analysts and policymakers assessing the current frontline situation and potential future developments in the war.