Ukraine: Russia has lost over 1.32 million troops since invasion began

Ukraine’s General Staff has published updated figures on Russia’s estimated battlefield losses since the start of the full-scale invasion.

Kyiv claimed Russia has lost approximately 1,320,310 troops in Ukraine since February 2022, including an increase of 1,040 over the past day. The figures include those killed and wounded.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine said the cumulative estimated combat losses from 25 February 2022 to 21 April 2026 also include:

• 11,884 tanks (no change)

• 24,429 armoured combat vehicles (+7)

• 40,478 artillery systems (+82)

• 1,749 multiple launch rocket systems (+1)

Air defence systems stand at 1,350 (no change), while aircraft losses are estimated at 435 and helicopters at 350.

The General Staff reported an increase in drone losses, with 250,463 operational-tactical UAVs destroyed (+1,905). Cruise missile losses are put at 4,549 (no change).

Additional losses included 33 fast attack boats or ships and two submarines. Losses of vehicles and fuel tankers were estimated at 90,763 (+192), along with 4,132 units of special equipment.