Russia's losses in Ukraine as of January 17: +1,130 troops and 721 drones
Photo: Russians lose artillery at the front (Getty Images)
As of January 17, Russian losses over the past day amounted to more than 1,100 personnel. The Defense Forces also destroyed a large number of enemy drones and military equipment, according to a Facebook post by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The total combat Russian losses from February 24, 2022, to January 17, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel - approximately 1,225,590 (+1,130)
- Tanks - 11,566 (+3)
- Troop-carrying AFVs - 23,914 (+6)
- Artillery systems - 36,261 (+31)
- MLRS - 1,615 (+1)
- Anti-aircraft systems - 1,278 (+1)
- Aircraft - 434
- Helicopters - 347
- UAV operational-tactical level - 108,705 (+721)
- Cruise missiles - 4,163
- Warships/boats - 28
- Submarines - 2
- Vehicles and fuel tanks - 74,601 (+1115)
- Special equipment - 4,044.
Photo: The Defense Forces are also destroying enemy armored combat vehicles, air defense systems, and multiple launch rocket systems (General Staff Telegram)
Situation on the front
According to the latest data, the fiercest fighting took place in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka directions. However, Ukrainian defenders are managing to hold their positions and prevent the enemy from advancing deeper into the territory.
At the same time, Pokrovsk, Kupiansk, and Myrnohrad remain under Ukrainian control, despite false claims by Russia’s military leadership about the capture of these cities. While the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other units of the Defense Forces acknowledge that intense fighting for territory is ongoing.
It has also become known why the command of the Russian Armed Forces spread disinformation about the occupation of cities that are still under Kyiv’s control. The reason is that Russian officials feared losing their jobs and ranks.
Notably, Russia has set a new deadline for capturing Kupiansk — February of this year.
