Russia's Military Toll in Ukraine: Over 1.2 Million Personnel and Tens of Thousands of Vehicles Lost

Russian Military Casualties

According to Кабмін: Ukraine's General Staff has released updated estimates of total Russian combat losses sustained from February 24, 2022, through January 25, 2026. The figures, which are subject to verification, provide a stark view of the conflict's intensity. Total personnel losses are estimated at approximately 1,234,040, with an increase of 1,020 casualties reported in the most recent period.

Equipment Losses

In addition to the heavy human cost, Russian forces have suffered massive equipment losses. The reported figures include:

• Tanks: 11,605 units (+2)
• Armored Combat Vehicles: 23,950 units (+1)
• Artillery Systems: 36,612 units (+32)
• Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS): 1,624 units (+1)
• Air Defense Systems: 1,286 units (+3)

Other significant losses noted are:

• Aircraft: 434 units
• Helicopters: 347 units
• Operational-Tactical Level UAVs: 114,896 units (+847)
• Cruise Missiles: 4,205 units (+15)
• Ships & Boats: 28 units
• Submarines: 2 units
• Vehicles & Fuel Tankers: 75,759 units (+115)
• Special Equipment: 4,050 units

The data on losses is still being clarified.

These figures illustrate the vast scale of the fighting and its profound impact on the structure of Russia's military forces.

The scale of personnel and equipment losses suggests a mounting strain on Russian forces, which could affect their operational capabilities. These statistics are crucial for analyzing the military situation in the region and may influence the strategic decisions of both sides in the conflict. Independent verification of battlefield losses is challenging, but Ukraine's figures are widely monitored as a key indicator of the war's progression.