Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 24: +910 troops and over 1,000 drones
Illustrative photo: Ukrainian Armed Forces (Getty Images)
Russia suffered another day of substantial battlefield losses, including personnel and military equipment, according to Ukrainian data.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to April 24, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel — nearly 1,323,460 (+910)
- Tanks — 11,892 (+4)
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,445 (+4)
- Artillery systems — 40,606 (+32)
- Multiple-launch rocket systems — 1,753 (+1)
- Air defense systems — 1,353 (+2)
- Aircraft — 435
- Helicopters — 350
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 254,605 (+1,175)
- Cruise missiles — 4,549
- Ships/boats — 33
- Submarines — 2
- Automotive equipment and fuel tanks — 91,256 (+129)
- Special equipment — 4,134.
Losses of the Russian army as of April 24 (Photo: t.me/GeneralStaffZSU)
Frontline situation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia cannot cover its budget deficit even with additional energy revenues linked to the Iran war. While the conflict has slightly boosted Moscow’s income, it remains far from enough to offset growing financial pressures. At the same time, Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and defense industry facilities are causing losses worth tens of billions of dollars. According to Zelenskyy, these targeted hits are having a serious economic impact and further weakening Russia’s ability to sustain the war.
Russian forces struck Kryvyi Rih, triggering a fire at an administrative and infrastructure site, according to Oleksandr Vilkul. One woman was seriously injured with a penetrating chest wound and is undergoing surgery. The attack also damaged a high-voltage cable at a substation, forcing temporary changes to trolleybus routes as repair crews work to restore power.
