Russia's losses in Ukraine as of May 1: +1,420 troops and 1,924 drones
Ukrainian soldier (photo: Getty Images)
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,420 troops amid fierce fighting along the frontline, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Ukrainian forces also destroyed Russian drones, artillery systems, air defense systems, and other military equipment.
From February 24, 2022, to May 1, 2026, the estimated combat losses of the Russian army amounted to:
- Personnel — nearly 1,331,710 (+1,420)
- Tanks — 11,903 (+2)
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,496 (+3)
- Artillery systems — 41,044 (+100)
- MLRS — 1,757 (+1)
- Air defense systems — 1,357 (+1)
- Aircraft — 435
- Helicopters — 352
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 265,284 (+1,924)
- Cruise missiles — 4,579
- Ships/boats — 33
- Submarines — 2
- Automotive equipment and fuel tankers — 93,009 (+403)
- Special equipment — 4,150 (+2)
(Photo: facebook.com/Ukraine's General Staff)
Frontline situation
Commenting on the situation at the front, a Ukrainian military commander says that the line of contact is now stabilized because, in modern warfare, advances are very difficult for both sides. Large-scale breakthroughs of dozens of kilometers, as before, have become practically impossible.
Russian Shahed drones have begun maneuvering when Ukrainian interceptor drones approach. The first indications of a possible technical solution that allows them to evade have already appeared online.
