Russia's losses in Ukraine as of February 18: +1,170 troops and 53 artillery systems
Russian forces continue to suffer significant losses in personnel and equipment (photo: https://www.facebook.com/MinistryofDefence.UA)
In the last 24 hours, from February 17 to 18, the Russian army lost 1,170 soldiers, 12 tanks, and 181 UAVs operational-tactical level in the war against Ukraine, according to data from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The total combat Russian losses from February 24, 2022, to February 18, 2025, are estimated to be:
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personnel - about 861 090 (+1170) Russian troops were eliminated;
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tanks - 10 101 (+12);
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troop-carrying AFVs - 21 075 (+12);
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artillery systems - 23 275 (+53);
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MLRS - 1285 (+2);
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anti-aircraft warfare systems - 1068 (+1);
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aircraft - 370;
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helicopters - 331;
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UAV operational-tactical level - 25 686 (+181);
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cruise missiles - 3064 (+1);
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warships/boats - 28;
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submarines - 1;
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vehicles and fuel tanks - 37 679 (+74);
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special equipment - 3751 (+1).
Situation on frontline and airstrikes
On the night of February 18, Russia launched another attack on Ukraine using Shahed kamikaze drones. In Kyiv, damage was reported from the debris of downed UAVs.
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), in the past 24 hours, Russian forces made progress near four settlements in the Donetsk region.
Since the beginning of the year, drones and missiles have targeted oil refinery facilities in ten regions of Russia.
