Russia's losses in Ukraine as of April 8: +1,030 troops and 1,960 drones
Ukrainian military (photo: facebook.com/Ministry of Defence)
Russian losses continue to add up as Ukrainian forces hold their ground along the frontline, with Moscow losing another 1,030 troops killed and wounded over the past day, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
The total combat Russian losses from February 24, 2022, to April 8, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel — approximately 1,306,500 (+1,030);
- Tanks — 11,846 (+5);
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,368 (+4);
- Artillery systems — 39,625 (+63);
- Multiple-launch rocket systems — 1,723 (+1);
- Air defense systems — 1,341 (+1);
- Aircraft — 435;
- Helicopters — 350;
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 225,301 (+1,960);
- Cruise missiles — 4,517;
- Ships/boats — 33;
- Submarines — 2;
- Automotive equipment and fuel tanks — 88,103 (+241);
- Special equipment — 4,117 (+2).
Photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Frontline situation
Defense Forces units have forced the enemy to slow its advance in the Donetsk region, prompting Russian troops to intensify activity toward Hryshyne and Rodynske. It is noted that the Ukrainian army is detecting and destroying enemy artillery - over the past day alone, five Russian artillery units were damaged and destroyed in the area.
Besides, Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, reports that Russian forces have been trying to capture Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region for nearly a year. Still, Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled all enemy attacks.
