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Russian forces have lost a further 1,520 troops over the past 24 hours

Russian forces have lost a further 1,520 troops over the past 24 hours

19 March 2026, 09:03

Russian forces have lost a further 1,520 troops over the past 24 hours — Ukrainian Armed Forces tank. Photo: General Staff

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Russian army’s losses have reached approximately 1,284,090 personnel. Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces have eliminated a further 1,520 invaders.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the total combat losses of Russian troops from 24 February 2022 to 19 March 2026 amount to approximately 1,284,090 personnel, including 1,520 over the past 24 hours.

The Russian army has also lost 11,786 tanks, with no change over the past 24 hours. A total of 24,233 armoured fighting vehicles have been destroyed, including four over the past 24 hours. A total of 38,538 artillery systems have been lost, including 32 over the past 24 hours.

Losses of multiple launch rocket systems amount to 1,691 units, including three over the past 24 hours. 1,333 air defence systems have been destroyed, with no changes recorded over the past 24 hours.

Losses of 435 aircraft and 349 helicopters were also recorded, with no changes over the past 24 hours. The number of operational-tactical-level drones destroyed reached 185,724, of which 1,391 were destroyed over the past 24 hours.

Cruise missile losses stand at 4,468, with no changes. 33 ships or boats and two submarines were destroyed, with no changes over the past 24 hours.

84,129 vehicles and tankers have been lost, including 155 over the past 24 hours. 4,092 pieces of specialist equipment have been destroyed, including one over the past 24 hours.

Figures are being updated.

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