Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 28: +1,180 troops and 1,039 drones
Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russian troops (photo: Getty Images)
Ukraine's General Staff reports heavy losses from the Russian side over the past 24 hours. In total, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 1,180 Russian troops.
From February 24, 2022, to April 28, 2026, the estimated combat losses of the Russian army amounted to:
- Personnel — about 1,327,640 (+1,180)
- Tanks — 11,892
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,483 (+16)
- Artillery systems — 40,771 (+34)
- MLRS — 1,755 (+2)
- Air defense systems — 1,354
- Aircraft — 435
- Helicopters — 350
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 260,258 (+1,039)
- Cruise missiles — 4,579
- Ships/boats — 33
- Submarines — 2
- Automotive equipment and fuel tankers — 91,986 (+276)
- Special equipment — 4,141 (+5)
(Photo: facebook.com/Ukraine's General Staff)
Frontline situation
Russian forces have intensified attacks in Ukraine's southern direction, ramping up combat engagements, drone use, and airstrikes, with 26 airstrikes recorded in the past day. The heaviest fighting is concentrated near Huliaipole and Oleksandrivka, where frontline settlements — including Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region — are under constant bombardment.
Russian troops are trying to reach Kupiansk via gas pipelines but suffer up to 70% losses, says Viktor Trehubov. Ukraine is countering by destroying and flooding the routes, while Russia continues testing the tactic in other areas.
