Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 20: +1,050 troops and 72 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 20, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel — nearly 1,319,270 (+1,050);
- Tanks — 11,884 (+2);
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,442 (+2);
- Artillery systems — 40,396 (+72);
- Multiple-launch rocket systems — 1,748;
- Air defense systems — 1,350 (+1);
- Aircraft — 435;
- Helicopters — 350;
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 248,558 (+1,427);
- Cruise missiles — 4,549;
- Ships/boats — 33;
- Submarines — 2;
- Automotive equipment and fuel tanks — 90,571 (+174);
- Special equipment — 4,132 (+1).
Frontline situation
Over the past two days, Russian combat activity has temporarily decreased, but Ukraine says this is only a short pause. Moscow continues to focus on occupying Donbas and is maintaining pressure in the Sumy and Kharkiv directions, including attempts to advance toward Kupiansk and establish a border “control zone.”
Meanwhile,
Ukraine is competing with Russian forces in three key areas—drone capabilities, technology, and economic capacity—Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said after a meeting with military leaders.
He highlighted progress in the use of various unmanned systems, including FPV and interceptor drones, but noted ongoing challenges in procurement, funding, and organization. Ukraine aims to expand its drone capabilities to gain an edge while minimizing troop losses.
