Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 17: +1,000 troops and 114 artillery systems
Photo: Ukrainian soldiers keep fighting Russian troops (Getty Images)
The intense fighting along the Russia-Ukraine frontline is resulting in mounting Russian losses. Over the past day alone, the Russian army lost 1,000 troops, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to April 17, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel — nearly 1,316,070 (+1,000);
- Tanks — 11,870 (+4);
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,400 (+9);
- Artillery systems — 40,160 (+114);
- Multiple-launch rocket systems — 1,739 (+1);
- Air defense systems — 1,349 (+2);
- Aircraft — 435;
- Helicopters — 350;
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 243,008 (+2,410);
- Cruise missiles — 4,549 (+12);
- Ships/boats — 33;
- Submarines — 2;
- Automotive equipment and fuel tanks — 90,014 (+253);
- Special equipment — 4,129 (+3).
(Photo: facebook.com/Ukraine's General Staff)
Frontline situation
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (SBS) struck 16 Russian military targets with drones, including sites hosting Iskander operational-tactical missile systems, air defense assets, and an oil refinery in Tuapse (Russia).
Meanwhile, the Defense Forces have established control over Russian logistics around Donetsk. All Russian military targets there will now be destroyed by Ukrainian drones.
Over the past 10 days, the Russian army has been intensifying pressure on the border areas of the Sumy region, attempting to seize villages near the border. The civilian population has already been evacuated from these areas.
