Russia's Military Casualties Surpass 1.27 Million Troops as of March 9.

As of March 9, 2026

According to TSN.ua: According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), Ukrainian forces have eliminated 1,274,040 soldiers of the Russian Federation. In the last day alone, 750 Russian military personnel were reported as killed, indicating the ongoing intensity of combat operations and the severe attrition rate for the invading forces. These figures highlight the protracted and costly nature of the war for Russia, now in its fifth year.

Russia's Total Combat Losses

Russia's comprehensive battlefield losses extend far beyond personnel to include massive quantities of military hardware. Specifically, the following equipment has been destroyed:

• 11,745 tanks
• 24,167 armored combat vehicles
• 38,129 artillery systems
• 1,675 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS)
• 1,326 air defense systems

Significant losses have also been recorded in aerial assets:

• 435 fixed-wing aircraft
• 349 helicopters
• 166,640 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (drones)

Furthermore, other major Russian losses include:

• 4,403 cruise missiles
• 31 ships and boats
• 2 submarines
• 82,289 units of automotive equipment and fuel tankers
• 4,083 units of special equipment

This data confirms the profound impact of the conflict on the military infrastructure and capabilities of the Russian Federation.

The detailed reporting of combat losses provides critical insight into the war's progression and the strategies employed by both sides. The high attrition of personnel and materiel on the Russian side underscores the conflict's ferocity and suggests potential shifts in the strategic balance. Analysts use these metrics to forecast future developments in the region, while the figures also influence international diplomatic relations and the level of support provided to Ukraine by its global partners.