Ukraine's General Staff Releases Estimated Russian War Losses Over Four Years

Russia's Total Combat Casualties

According to Кабмін: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released estimated figures for Russia's total combat losses from February 24, 2022, to February 3, 2026. According to the provided information, total personnel losses amount to approximately 1,242,290 individuals, with 760 of these confirmed in the most recent reporting period. These figures offer a stark view of the human cost of the ongoing conflict, which has become the largest conventional war in Europe since World War II.

Technical Losses of the Russian Army

The Russian army has sustained significant losses across various categories of military hardware:

• Tanks: 11,633 units
• Armored Combat Vehicles: 23,985 units
• Artillery Systems: 36,855 units
• Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 1,633 units
• Air Defense Systems: 1,292 units

Additionally, the data indicates substantial losses in aviation and other assets:

• Aircraft: 435 units
• Helicopters: 347 units
• Operational-Tactical Level Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): 122,388 units
• Cruise Missiles: 4,205 units
• Ships and Boats: 28 units
• Automotive Vehicles and Fuel Tankers: 76,738 units
• Specialized Equipment: 4,058 units

These figures reflect the immense scale of losses sustained by the Russian military due to the prolonged combat operations. The depletion of such a significant quantity of hardware and personnel is likely to impact Russia's potential for future military operations. For Ukraine, this information serves to validate the effectiveness of their defensive efforts. Given the duration of the conflict, such statistical data is crucial for analyzing the shifting strategic positions of both sides in the war.