Ukraine reports on losses of the RF in the war: 3, 2026

• General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that the Russian Federation has lost 3, 2026: 1,446,150 personnel and 1,390 tanks.
• The General Staff reports that the Russian Federation has lost 24, 2022 equipment since February 24, 2022 until March 3, 2026, including 47,276 artillery systems and 440,948 operational-tactical missile systems of the Russian Armed Forces.
• ISW notes that Ukrainian information does not confirm the Russian Federation’s claims about significantly larger losses.

For the details of the losses, Ukrinform, Ukrinform, and RBC Ukraine report.

According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ General Staff, Russia’s losses in the war from February 24, 2022 to March 3, 2026 amount to 1,446,150 personnel, with 1,390 — equipment. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook reports that ISW has not confirmed the Russian Federation’s claims about significantly larger losses. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also notes that the Russian Armed Forces have lost 12,232 tanks (+1), 25,075 armored combat vehicles (+5), 47,276 artillery systems (+80), 1,996 rocket systems (+8), 1,533 anti-aircraft systems (+4), 439 aircraft, 354 helicopters, 2,112 unmanned aerial vehicles (+4), 440,948 operational-tactical missile systems (+1,657), 5,007 cruise missiles, 34 missiles/launchers, 2 aircraft, 129,438 vehicles and fuel trucks (+485), and 4,492 special vehicles (+6). According to the General Staff, the numbers are being updated.

According to the General Staff, the losses are as follows: 12,232 tanks (+1), 25,075 armored combat vehicles (+5), 47,276 artillery systems (+80), 1,996 rocket systems (+8), 1,533 anti-aircraft systems (+4), 439 aircraft, 354 helicopters, 2,112 unmanned aerial vehicles (+4), 440,948 operational-tactical missile systems of the Russian Armed Forces (+1,657), 5,007 cruise missiles, 34 missiles/launchers, 2 aircraft, 129,438 vehicles and fuel trucks (+485), and 4,492 special-purpose vehicles (+6). The General Staff says that these figures are being updated.

According to the General Staff, ISW says that the Russian Federation’s losses are not being confirmed as significantly higher than reported by Ukraine. Specifically, ISW notes that Russian forces continue to suffer losses, but that the Ukrainian information does not confirm the Russian Federation’s claims about much larger losses. ISW also states that it is still analyzing the information and that it does not have enough evidence to confirm the Russian Federation’s claims. The analysis also notes that Russian forces are continuing to conduct offensive operations in the area of the city of Kharkiv, but that the pace of their advance is slower than in previous periods.

ISW also emphasizes that Russian forces have been conducting offensive operations in the direction of the city of Kupiansk and that they have been trying to advance toward the settlement of Velykyi Burluk; however, the Ukrainian information indicates that Russian forces are not making significant progress. ISW also notes that Russian forces have been conducting offensive operations in the direction of the settlement of Dobropillia, Shevchenkove, and the area of the city of Mirnohrad, and that these operations have not led to the expected results.

ISW further states that Russian forces are trying to advance toward the city of Kharkiv, but that the Ukrainian information indicates that the Russian advance is being slowed down. In addition, ISW notes that Russian forces are also conducting offensive operations near the village of Velykyi Burluk, but that Ukrainian forces are maintaining control of the area.

In addition, the General Staff reports that, according to information from Ukrinform, 2, 2026 at 22:00, there were 172 combat engagements on the line of contact.

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