Russian Military Casualties Surpass 1.3 Million by April 20, 2026, with Heavy Equipment Losses

Russian Military Losses as of April 20, 2026

According to Главком: As the full-scale war in Ukraine entered its 1,517th day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released updated figures on Russian losses as of the morning of April 20, 2026. According to the latest reports, Russia's personnel losses have reached approximately 1,319,270, with an increase of 1,050 over the previous day. These staggering figures highlight the immense human cost of the ongoing conflict.

Key Loss Statistics

Among other significant indicators, Russian forces have lost the following major equipment:

• 11,884 tanks (+2)
• 24,422 armored combat vehicles (+2)
• 40,396 artillery systems (+72)
• 1,748 multiple launch rocket systems
• 1,350 air defense systems (+1)

In the air component, Russia has lost:

• 435 aircraft
• 350 helicopters
• 248,558 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (+1,427)
• 4,549 cruise missiles

Losses in the maritime domain amount to:

• 33 ships/boats
• 2 submarines

In the realm of automotive equipment and fuel tankers, losses stand at 90,571 units (+174), with an additional 4,132 units (+1) of special equipment lost. These data points illustrate the vast scale of material depletion sustained by Russian forces in a prolonged war of attrition.

The figures demonstrate the severe toll the protracted conflict in Ukraine has taken on the Russian army. The extensive losses in equipment, personnel, and overall resources point to the significant strategic challenges Russia faces. Independent analysts note that while Ukraine's figures are a key source, they are difficult to verify independently due to the fog of war.

The future course of events will likely depend on the strategies adopted by both sides, as well as the continued level of international support for Ukraine in its fight to defend its territorial integrity.