Russia's Military Toll in Ukraine Exceeds 1.27 Million Personnel.

Russia's Combat Casualties as of March 2026

According to TSN.ua: As of March 5, 2026, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have eliminated 1,270,400 soldiers of the Russian Federation. An additional 900 troops were neutralized in the last day alone. These figures underscore the persistent intensity of the fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces. The conflict, now in its fifth year, continues to exact a staggering human cost.

Total Combat Losses

Russia's total combat losses include:

• 11,727 tanks destroyed
• 24,142 armored combat vehicles
• 37,915 artillery systems
• 1,667 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS)
• 1,319 air defense systems
• 435 aircraft
• 348 helicopters
• 158,381 operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Additionally, Ukrainian forces have destroyed:

• 4,384 cruise missiles
• 30 ships and boats
• 2 submarines
• 81,434 units of automotive equipment and fuel tankers
• 4,079 units of special equipment

In late February 2026, the AFU also struck a key Russian factory in Votkinsk using FP-5 "Flamingo" missiles.

These casualty statistics illustrate the significant evolution of a conflict that has now persisted for several years.

Source: Analytical Center

The high numbers of eliminated personnel and equipment highlight the vast scale of the military operations and their impact on both sides. Given the recent strikes on strategically important targets, it is likely Ukraine will continue taking measures to strengthen its battlefield positions amid escalating tensions. This situation could have serious implications for regional security and international relations as a whole. The reported figures, while unverified by independent sources, are widely cited as an indicator of the war's severity.