Russia's losses in Ukraine as of February 26: +1,360 troops and 25 artillery systems
Ukrainian military (photo: Getty Images)
In the last 24 hours, Ukraine's Armed Forces have weakened Russian positions, eliminating enemy soldiers and destroying vehicles on the battlefield. Russia's overall personnel losses have reached approximately 1,360 soldiers, along with the destruction of 25 enemy artillery systems, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to February 26, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel — approximately 1,263,850 (+1,360);
- Tanks — 11,704 (+3);
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,091;
- Artillery systems — 37,614 (+25);
- Multiple-launch rocket systems — 1,659 (+4);
- Air defense systems —1,305;
- Aircraft —435;
- Helicopters — 348;
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 147,138 (+681);
- Cruise missiles —4,347;
- Ships/boats — 29;
- Submarines — 2;
- Automotive equipment and fuel trucks — 80,064 (+93);
- Special equipment — 4,075.
photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Frontline situation
Overnight on February 25, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces struck Russian air defense positions in occupied Crimea, targeting advanced systems. According to the military, a launcher and radar components of the S-400 Triumf system were destroyed, along with a Pantsir-S1 unit that had been protecting key sites. Kyiv claims that such operations are designed to weaken Russia's offensive capabilities through asymmetric strikes.
Ukraine's military intelligence reports that its special forces have carried out offensive actions in the Zaporizhzhia direction, with fighting ongoing near Stepnohirsk. According to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ukrainian units regained key positions, improved their tactical footing, and disrupted Russian assault groups. The operation also targeted enemy manpower, equipment, and logistics routes, complicating Russian operations in the area.
