Russian Military Casualties Reach Over 1.24 Million by February 1, 2026, Alongside Massive Equipment Losses

Russian Invader Losses as of February 1, 2026

According to Главком: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated figures on Russian military losses as of the morning of February 1, 2026. The war in Ukraine has now entered its 1439th day, with the Russian army suffering immense and sustained casualties over this prolonged period.

Russia's total personnel losses in the war have reached approximately 1,240,680, an increase of 1,090 from the previous day. The staggering toll also includes vast quantities of destroyed or captured military hardware, detailed as follows:

• 11,625 tanks (+6)
• 23,980 armored combat vehicles (+3)
• 36,777 artillery systems (+9)
• 1,632 multiple launch rocket systems
• 1,290 air defense systems
• 435 aircraft
• 347 helicopters

Additional documented losses include:

• 120,134 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (+206)
• 4,205 cruise missiles
• 28 ships and boats
• 2 submarines
• 76,439 units of automotive equipment and fuel tankers (+62)
• 4,055 units of special equipment (+1)

These figures starkly illustrate the unprecedented scale of material losses sustained by Russian forces in the ongoing conflict.

Projections and Consequences

As of early February 2026, Russian military casualties in Ukraine continue to mount, underscoring the protracted nature of the war and its severe consequences for the Russian armed forces. The published numbers highlight not only the profound human cost but also the strategic challenges Russia faces, which are influencing the military calculations of both sides. Given the immense attrition rates, the conflict is expected to remain a central focus of international security concerns for the foreseeable future. The war's repercussions extend far beyond Ukraine's borders, impacting global energy markets, food security, and geopolitical stability.