Russia's War Toll by April 2026: Ukrainian Military Command Releases Updated Figures

Estimated Russian Combat Losses

According to Кабмін: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published updated estimates of total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, through April 22, 2026. These figures, which are subject to ongoing verification, provide a stark overview of the conflict's human and material cost. According to the data, Russia's total personnel losses are approximately 1,321,450, with 1,140 of those recorded in the most recent reporting period.

In addition to personnel, Russia has lost significant military hardware over this timeframe:

• 11,885 tanks (+1)
• 24,436 armored combat vehicles (+7)
• 40,516 artillery systems (+38)
• 1,749 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS)
• 1,350 air defense systems
• 435 fixed-wing aircraft and 350 helicopters
• 251,489 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (+1,026)
• 4,549 cruise missiles
• 33 naval vessels and boats, along with 2 submarines
• 90,925 vehicles and fuel tankers (+162)
• 4,132 units of special equipment

The data continues to be refined. These staggering losses, sustained over several years of intense warfare, highlight the immense strain on Russia's military resources. Such extensive depletion of both personnel and equipment is likely to influence Russia's future operational strategy and tactics in the conflict. The published figures also underscore the profound economic and political costs Russia is incurring, which may have significant long-term implications for its war effort.