Russian military casualties have exceeded 1.29 million

Dmitro Shevchuk
Dmitro Shevchuk Executive Editor
Russian military casualties have exceeded 1.29 million
Ukrainian Armed Forces mortar operator. Photo: General Staff
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 970 troops. Total losses since the start of the full-scale war have exceeded 1.29 million.

Total combat losses suffered by Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from 24 February 2022 to 31 March 2026 amount to approximately 1,297,670 personnel. Over the past 24 hours, losses totalled 970 military personnel.

During this period, the Russian army lost 11,826 tanks, including 2 over the past 24 hours; 24,324 armoured combat vehicles, including 7 over the past 24 hours; and 39,110 artillery systems, including 61 over the past 24 hours.

Losses were also recorded of 1,709 multiple launch rocket systems, 1,338 air defence systems (including 1 in the past 24 hours), 435 aircraft and 350 helicopters.

In addition, Russian forces lost 208,827 tactical-level unmanned aerial vehicles, of which 2,296 were lost in the past 24 hours, 4,491 cruise missiles, 33 ships and boats, as well as 2 submarines.

Losses of motor vehicles and tankers amount to 86,359 units, including 199 in the last 24 hours, and 4,105 units of specialised equipment.

The figures are being updated.

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