Russian Military Losses Reach Over 1.27 Million Personnel by March 13, 2026

Russian Invasion Casualties as of March 13, 2026

According to Главком: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated figures on Russian losses as of the morning of March 13, 2026. The data, published on the 1,479th day of the full-scale war, illustrates the immense toll the conflict has taken on the Russian military. These figures are a key metric for international observers tracking the war's progression and its human and material costs.

Key Loss Figures

The cumulative Russian losses reported for March 13, 2026, are as follows:

• Approximately 1,277,620 military personnel (+860);
• 11,773 tanks (+7);
• 24,202 armored combat vehicles (+5);
• 38,369 artillery systems (+50);
• 1,685 multiple launch rocket systems (+4);
• 1,331 air defense systems (+2);
• 435 aircraft (no change);
• 349 helicopters (no change);
• 175,139 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (+2,071);
• 4,403 cruise missiles (no change);
• 31 ships and boats.

Additional losses include 83,223 units of automotive equipment and fuel tankers (+189) and 4,088 units of special equipment. The scale of these losses underscores the intensity of the fighting and the significant resources Russia has committed over more than four years of war. The staggering personnel and equipment figures suggest the conflict continues to exert severe pressure on Russian armed forces, likely forcing adaptations in their operational strategies. This information is crucial for analysts assessing the military and political dynamics in the region and the potential trajectory of the war.