Russian Military Losses Reach New Highs as of February 5, 2026, According to Ukrainian General Staff

Russian Military Casualties as of February 5, 2026

According to Главком: The Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff has released updated figures on Russian military losses as of the morning of February 5, 2026. This date marks the 1,443rd day of the full-scale war in Ukraine, a conflict that continues to reshape European security.

According to the latest data, Russia's cumulative personnel losses are approximately 1,243,840, an increase of 770 from the previous report. The reported losses of military equipment include:

• 11,642 tanks (+5)
• 23,996 armored combat vehicles (+4)
• 36,975 artillery systems (+60)
• 1,636 multiple launch rocket systems (+2)
• 1,293 air defense systems (no change)
• 435 aircraft (no change)
• 347 helicopters (no change)

The report also details significant losses in other categories. The number of operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles stands at 125,094 (+1,351), while cruise missile losses are 4,245 (+40). In the naval sector, the losses are:

• 28 ships/boats (no change)
• 2 submarines (no change)

Furthermore, vehicle and fuel tanker losses amount to 77,149 units (+200), and specialized equipment losses are 4,062 units (no change).

Analysis of the Military Losses

The published data indicates the continuation of substantial Russian military losses, which may impact their operational combat capabilities. The sharp increase in unmanned aerial vehicles and artillery systems suggests a continued focus on technological assets and long-range firepower in the conflict.

These figures underscore the protracted nature of the war and potential shifts in military strategy by both sides as the fighting continues.

The ongoing casualty dynamics are likely to influence political decisions and the level of international support for Ukraine in this prolonged conflict.