Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 2: +1,300 troops and 59 artillery systems
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Fresh clashes left Russian troops with heavy losses, including hundreds of casualties and destroyed military hardware, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to April 2, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel — approximately 1,300,030 (+1,300);
- Tanks — 11,830 (+2);
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,334 (+7);
- Artillery systems — 39,228 (+59);
- Multiple-launch rocket systems — 1,713 (+1);
- Air defense systems — 1,338;
- Aircraft — 435;
- Helicopters — 350;
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 213,393 (+2,497);
- Cruise missiles — 4,491;
- Ships/boats — 33;
- Submarines — 2;
- Automotive equipment and fuel tanks — 86,773 (+195);
- Special equipment — 4,107.
Frontline situation
Russia is deploying additional assault-oriented units to the southern front, including the 120th Marine Division under the 29th Army, as part of preparations for renewed offensive operations, according to Vladyslav Voloshyn. The division is expected to receive significant personnel and equipment reinforcements and may operate toward Pokrovske in the Dnipropetrovsk region to block Ukrainian counterattacks and regain the initiative. At the same time, Russian forces are strengthening positions in the Huliaipole sector with additional Pacific Fleet marine units, signaling plans to expand their offensive deeper into the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russia is attempting to establish a 20-km buffer zone in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions but has made little progress, according to Viktor Tregubov. The effort has resulted only in limited incursions rather than sustained control. He added that this direction is not a priority for Moscow, with focus remaining on Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia.
