Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 3: +1,230 troops and 1,236 drones
Ukrainian army (photo: Getty Images)
Fighting remains intense across the front, with Russian losses increasing. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 1,230 troops lost in 24 hours.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to April 3, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel — approximately 1,301,260 (+1,230);
- Tanks — 11,833 (+3);
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,340 (+6);
- Artillery systems — 39,293 (+65);
- Multiple-launch rocket systems — 1,713;
- Air defense systems — 1,338;
- Aircraft — 435;
- Helicopters — 350;
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 214,629 (+1,236);
- Cruise missiles — 4,491;
- Ships/boats — 33;
- Submarines — 2;
- Automotive equipment and fuel tanks — 86,950 (+177);
- Special equipment — 4,109 (+2).
(Photo: https://facebook com/GeneralStaffua)
Frontline situation
On the night of April 2, a drone attack sparked a major fire at an oil refinery in Ufa, Russia, with explosions reported and air alerts briefly halting airport operations.
Local authorities said several drones were intercepted, with debris causing a blaze in the industrial zone, but no casualties.
Ukrainian-linked sources claim the strike hit a key Bashneft refinery unit about 1,400 km from Ukraine, potentially damaging critical processing infrastructure.
