Russia's losses in Ukraine as of May 12: +1,020 troops and 1,252 drones
Ukrainian drone operator (photo: Getty Images)
Russia continues to suffer heavy battlefield losses as Ukraine's military reports another day of significant damage to Russian forces and equipment. The latest figures from Ukraine's General Staff include losses in manpower as well as tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, and other military assets.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to May 12, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel — nearly 1,343,050 (+1,020)
- Tanks — 11,926 (+2)
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,553 (+2)
- Artillery systems — 41,935 (+72)
- Multiple-launch rocket systems — 1,785 (+2)
- Air defense systems — 1,373
- Aircraft — 435
- Helicopters — 352
- Ground robotic complex - 1,373 (+2)
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 285,506 (+1,252)
- Cruise missiles — 4,585
- Ships/boats — 33
- Submarines — 2
- Automotive equipment and fuel tanks — 95,855 (+145)
- Special equipment — 4,179 (+1)
(Photo: facebook.com/Ukraine's General Staff)
Frontline situation
According to Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Ukraine emerged from the most difficult winter with stronger positions: the front line has been stabilized, while the interception rate of enemy drones reached 90%.
Read also a detailed report about Russia's changing tactics and how it could try to shift the course of the war.
