Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 1: +over 1,500 troops and 37 AFVs
Illustrative photo: General Staff reports Russia’s losses for a day (Getty Images)
Over the past day, March 31, the Russian army lost 1,540 personnel in the war against Ukraine. Ukrainian fighters also destroyed dozens of enemy military equipment units, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
The total combat Russian losses from February 24, 2022, to April 1, 2025, are estimated to be:
- personnel - about 916,770 (+1,540) Russian troops were eliminated;
- tanks - 10,505 (+9);
- troop-carrying AFVs - 21,856 (+37);
- artillery systems - 25,552 (+15);
- MLRS - 1,347;
- anti-aircraft systems - 1,123;
- aircraft - 370;
- helicopters - 335;
- UAV operational-tactical level - 31,462 (+46);
- cruise missiles - 3,123 (+2);
- warships/boats - 28;
- submarines - 1;
- vehicles and fuel tanks - 42,646 (+53);
- special equipment - 3,787.
Situation on front
According to the General Staff of Ukraine, there were 216 combat engagements over the past day. The enemy exerted the most pressure in the directions of Pokrovsk (79 offensive actions) and Kursk (27 attacks).
As reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Ukrainian defense forces have recently advanced near Pokrovsk and in the Belgorod region, while the enemy has gained ground near Kupiansk, Toretsk, and in the Pokrovsk direction.
Additionally, recent reports indicate that the enemy is preparing for a new large-scale offensive on Ukrainian territory. More details on this can be found in the RBC-Ukraine article Russia plans major offensive? What to expect on frontline
