Ukraine's General Staff Reports Over 1.2 Million Russian Troops Lost in the War.

Russian Military Casualties in the Ukraine War

According to TSN.ua: According to the latest figures from the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff, the Russian military has sustained staggering losses since its full-scale invasion began. These casualty reports, which are closely monitored by Western intelligence agencies, provide a key metric for assessing the war's intensity and trajectory. On February 17, 2023, Russian forces lost 740 personnel in a single day. The cumulative combat losses for Russia, as of February 18, 2026, are estimated at approximately 1,256,080 individuals.

The Russian army's losses extend far beyond personnel to include vast quantities of military hardware. The destroyed or captured equipment includes:

• 11,681 tanks
• 24,051 armored combat vehicles
• 37,363 artillery systems
• 1,648 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS)
• 1,302 air defense systems
• 435 aircraft
• 347 helicopters

In addition, Russian forces have lost:

• 137,924 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)
• 4,314 cruise missiles
• 29 ships and boats
• 2 submarines
• 78,919 units of automotive equipment and fuel tankers
• 4,072 units of special equipment

These figures underscore the immense scale of the material and human cost Russia has incurred during the conflict.

The heavy losses suffered by Russian troops point to significant flaws in their military strategy and combat readiness.

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The ongoing tally of losses is likely impacting both military morale and Russian society, while also influencing Moscow's future war plans. Analyzing this data serves as a crucial tool for forecasting potential shifts in the conflict and evaluating the strategic decisions made by both sides.