Russian Military Casualties Reach 1.2 Million After 1,435 Days of War

Russian Invasion Losses as of January 28, 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 January 28, 2026. These statistics, covering the 1,435th day of the full-scale war, indicate Russia has now suffered over 1.2 million personnel casualties, alongside the destruction of thousands of pieces of military hardware. These figures are widely cited by Western analysts as a key indicator of the war's intensity and cost.

Breakdown of Russian Equipment and Personnel Losses

The detailed Russian war losses for January 28, 2026, include approximately 1,236,570 personnel, an increase of 690 from the previous report. The documented equipment losses are as follows:

• Tanks: 11,609 (no change)
• Armored Combat Vehicles: 23,958 (+4)
• Artillery Systems: 36,713 (+22)
• Multiple Launch Rocket Systems: 1,629 (+1)
• Air Defense Systems: 1,286 units
• Aircraft: 434
• Helicopters: 347
• Operational-Tactical Level UAVs: 117,724 (+1,012)
• Cruise Missiles: 4,205
• Ships and Boats: 28
• Submarines: 2
• Vehicles and Fuel Tankers: 76,102 units (+77)
• Special Equipment: 4,053 (+2)

The scale of these losses underscores the protracted and attritional nature of the conflict. The depletion of such a significant volume of personnel and materiel is likely to impact Russia's operational capabilities and shape both offensive and defensive strategies on the battlefield. The regular publication of these reports also serves an informational purpose, influencing perceptions of the frontline situation among military and civilian audiences alike.