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Ukraine Reports 1.5M+ Russian Combat Losses Since February 2022
Ukraine's military has documented Russian combat losses exceeding 1.5 million personnel since February 2022, with daily casualties ranging from 1,690 to 1,710 troops. Equipment losses include over 12,300 tanks, 25,400 armored vehicles, and 50,400 artillery systems, with 175 engagements recorded on the front line as of late September 2026.
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- Ukraine reported cumulative Russian combat losses
- Daily personnel casualties documented
- Equipment losses recorded across multiple categories
- 175 combat engagements recorded on front line
- General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine


The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has documented cumulative Russian combat losses exceeding 1.5 million personnel since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. According to the latest official figures released on September 27–28, 2026, Russia lost approximately 1,690 to 1,710 troops killed and wounded in a single day, bringing total personnel losses to between 1.527 million and 1.529 million.
Beyond personnel, Ukraine's military command reported extensive equipment losses attributed to Russian forces. These include over 12,300 tanks, approximately 25,400 armored combat vehicles, more than 50,400 artillery systems, roughly 2,160 multiple-launch rocket systems, and over 1,670 air defense systems. The documented losses also encompass 443 fixed-wing aircraft, 356 helicopters, and more than 535,000 operational-tactical unmanned aerial vehicles.
Additional losses recorded include approximately 2,760 ground robotic systems, over 5,100 cruise missiles, 35 ships and boats, 2 submarines, 154,000 vehicles and fuel tankers, and 4,750 units of special equipment. These figures are compiled by Ukraine's General Staff and published regularly on official channels; the data is marked as subject to ongoing verification.
On September 26, Ukraine's Defense Forces reported 175 combat engagements across the front line, with particularly intense activity noted in the Pokrovsk direction. The cumulative loss figures underscore the sustained intensity of the conflict now in its fifth year.
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Why This Matters
Ukraine's General Staff has documented cumulative Russian combat losses exceeding 1.5 million personnel as of late September 2026, with daily casualty rates of 1,690–1,710 troops. Documented equipment losses include over 12,300 tanks, 25,400 armored vehicles, 50,400 artillery systems, and hundreds of aircraft and helicopters. These figures, subject to ongoing verification, indicate sustained operational intensity across 175 recorded front-line engagements and reflect measurable attrition in the conflict now in its fifth year.
Timeline & Sources
Feb 24, 2022
WireRussia invades Ukraine; conflict begins
Sep 26, 2026
Wire175 combat engagements recorded; Pokrovsk direction reports intense activity
Sep 27, 2026
WireUkraine reports 1,690 Russian personnel losses in past day; cumulative losses exceed 1.527 million
Sep 28, 2026
WireUpdated figures released: 1,710 daily Russian losses; cumulative 1.529 million personnel losses
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