Ukraine's Military Command Releases Latest Russian Loss Figures for February 16, 2026

Russian Military Casualties as of February 16, 2026

According to Главком: Ukraine's General Staff has published updated figures on Russian military losses as of the morning of February 16, 2026. This date marks the 1,454th day of the full-scale war in Ukraine, a conflict that has become the largest in Europe since World War II.

Loss Statistics

The cumulative Russian losses reported for February 16, 2026, are as follows:

• Personnel – approximately 1,254,450 individuals, with a daily increase of 1,180;
• Tanks – 11,676 units (+4);
• Armored Combat Vehicles – 24,042 units (+5);
• Artillery Systems – 37,319 units (+26);
• Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) – 1,648 units;
• Air Defense Systems – 1,301 units (+1);
• Aircraft – 435 units;
• Helicopters – 347 units;
• Operational-Tactical Level UAVs – 135,459 units (+601);
• Cruise Missiles – 4,286 units;
• Warships / Boats – 29 units;
• Submarines – 2 units;
• Vehicles and Fuel Tankers – 78,654 units (+169);
• Special Equipment – 4,071 units.

The figures indicate that intense combat operations continue in eastern Ukraine, resulting in significant Russian losses across multiple categories of personnel and equipment. In the context of a protracted war of attrition, such data is critical for assessing the operational tempo and resource strain on both sides. Monitoring these losses provides key insights into the war's dynamics and the sustainability of military campaigns, influencing strategic planning and international support calculations.