Russian Military Casualties Reach 1.3 Million After 1498 Days of War

Russian Military Losses as of April 1, 2026

According to Главком: As the full-scale war enters its 1498th day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated figures on Russian losses as of the morning of April 1, 2026. According to the report, Russian personnel losses have reached approximately 1,298,730, with an increase of 1,060 troops recorded in the last 24 hours alone. These figures are compiled by Ukrainian military intelligence and represent one of the few consistent public tallies of the war's human cost.

Equipment Losses

The scale of Russian equipment losses remains staggering. As of this date, confirmed losses include:

• 11,828 tanks (+2)
• 24,327 armored combat vehicles (+3)
• 39,169 artillery systems (+59)
• 1,712 multiple launch rocket systems (+3)
• 435 aircraft
• 350 helicopters

Additional losses across other categories are as follows:

• 210,896 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (+2,069)
• 4,491 cruise missiles
• 33 ships and boats
• 2 submarines
• 86,578 vehicles and fuel tankers (+219)
• 4,107 units of special equipment (+2)

The continued high rate of personnel and equipment attrition suggests significant operational strain on Russian forces, potentially impacting their battlefield effectiveness. The ongoing increase in troop numbers, despite massive equipment losses, points toward sustained Russian mobilization efforts. The future course of the conflict will likely hinge on the ability of both sides to adapt their strategies and replenish their forces under these punishing conditions.