Ukraine's General Staff Releases Estimated Russian Casualty Figures for Four Years of War

Total Combat Losses of the Russian Federation

According to Кабмін: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released estimated figures for the total combat losses sustained by the Russian Federation from February 24, 2022, to February 15, 2026. Over this period, the enemy's total personnel losses are approximately 1,253,270, with 1,250 of those lost in the most recent reporting period. These figures provide a stark numerical account of the war's human cost for Russia, which began with its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Equipment Losses

Among the recorded Russian equipment losses are:

• Tanks: 11,672 units (4 units in the last period)
• Armored Fighting Vehicles: 24,037 units (+6)
• Artillery Systems: 37,293 units (11 recent losses)
• Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 1,648 units (+3)
• Air Defense Systems: 1,300 units
• Aircraft: 435 units
• Helicopters: 347 units
• Operational-Tactical Level Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: 134,858 units (+552)
• Cruise Missiles: 4,286 units
• Ships and Boats: 29 units
• Submarines: 2 units
• Automotive Vehicles and Fuel Tankers: 78,485 units (+97)
• Special Equipment: 4,071 units

The loss data continues to be clarified and updated.

This information underscores the scale and impact of the ongoing military actions in Ukraine on the armed forces of the Russian Federation. The losses in both equipment and personnel could have significant consequences for Russia's military strategy and its capacity to conduct further combat operations. As the casualty figures are still being refined, future updates may alter the understanding of the frontline situation and the strategies of both sides moving forward.