Russian Military Losses Reach 1.25 Million Personnel, Ukrainian General Staff Reports for February 20, 2026

Updated Figures on Russian Military Casualties

According to Главком: The Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff has released updated figures on Russian military losses as of the morning of February 20, 2026. According to the report, Russia's total personnel losses have reached approximately 1,257,880, with 970 of those lost in the past 24 hours. This date marks the 1,458th day of the full-scale war in Ukraine. These figures, while unverifiable by independent sources, are a key metric used by Kyiv to track the conflict's intensity.

Heavy Equipment Losses Detailed

In addition to personnel, the data indicates substantial losses of military hardware. Russia has reportedly lost:

• 11,684 tanks (+2)
• 24,060 armored combat vehicles (+6)
• 37,387 artillery systems (+3)
• 1,649 multiple launch rocket systems (no change)
• 435 aircraft
• 347 helicopters (no change)
• 138,881 operational-tactical level drones (+551)
• 4,314 cruise missiles
• 29 ships and boats
• 2 submarines
• 79,112 vehicles and fuel tankers (+76)
• 4,073 units of special equipment (+1)

The updated loss figures underscore the immense and sustained pressure on Russian forces in a protracted war of attrition. The sharp increase in lost drones and artillery systems may point to intensified combat operations and the effectiveness of Ukrainian defensive strategies. This information is crucial for assessing the military situation on the front lines and the potential trajectory of the conflict for both sides.