Russia's losses in Ukraine as of January 23: +1,280 troops and 33 artillery systems
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Over the past 24 hours, the frontlines have seen an increase in Russian army losses across several key positions, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram.
As of the morning of January 23, 2026, total Russian army losses since the start of the full-scale invasion continue to rise. Updated statistics were released based on combat operations over the previous day.
From February 24, 2022, to January 23, 2026, the estimated total personnel losses of the Russian army have reached approximately 1,232,090. Over the past 24 hours, this figure increased by an additional 1,280 servicemen. The estimated combat losses of the enemy amounted to:
- Personnel — about 1,232,090 (+1,280)
- Tanks — 11,599 (+3)
- Armored combat vehicles — 23,946 (+3)
- Artillery systems — 36,549 (+33)
- Multiple launch rocket systems — 1,623
- Air defense systems — 1,282
- Aircraft — 434
- Helicopters — 347
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 113,277 (+449)
- Cruise missiles — 4,190
- Ships/boats — 28
- Submarines — 2
- Automotive equipment and fuel trucks — 75,556 (+140)
- Special equipment — 4,050 (+1)
During the night attack on January 20, Russian forces likely used RM-48U training missiles against Ukraine for the first time. According to Western media estimates, these may have been launched as decoys to overload and exhaust Ukraine’s air defense system.
As of the evening of January 22, the situation along the frontlines remained tense: active combat continued in most directions, and the enemy extensively employed aviation, drones, and artillery. Nevertheless, Ukrainian forces held their positions and thwarted attempts to advance.
