Russia's losses in Ukraine as of March 28: +1,300 troops and 70 artillery systems
Ukrainian troops (Photo: Getty Images)
Russian casualties continue to rise, with troops and multiple assets destroyed in the past 24 hours, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to March 28, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel — approximately 1,294,470 (+1,300);
- Tanks — 11,812 (+4);
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,297 (+10);
- Artillery systems — 38,936 (+73);
- Multiple-launch rocket systems — 1,707 (+7);
- Air defense systems — 1,337;
- Aircraft — 435;
- Helicopters — 350;
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 202,112 (+1,501);
- Cruise missiles — 4,491;
- Ships/boats — 33;
- Submarines — 2;
- Automotive equipment and fuel tanks — 85,796 (+227);
- Special equipment — 4,105 (+5).
(Photo: https://t.me/GeneralStaffZSU)
Frontline situation
Ukraine has regained about 470 square kilometers of territory in the south and neutralized more than 11,000 Russian troops since the start of the counteroffensive, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said. During a visit to the southern operational zone, he reviewed combat progress, discussed next steps, and coordinated actions with unit commanders.
Ukrainian counterattacks in the Oleksandrivka and Huliaipole sectors are forcing Russian commanders to adjust plans and redeploy forces from the Donetsk region to the south, according to ISW.
Since late January 2026, Ukrainian forces have made notable gains, including liberating Berezove and eliminating a Russian salient in the area. Ukraine says more than 400 square kilometers have been recaptured, while ISW has confirmed at least 334 square kilometers, noting actual gains are likely higher.
