Russia's losses in Ukraine as of May 14: +1,060 troops and 68 artillery systems
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Russian forces sustained additional losses on the battlefield over the past day, Ukraine’s military says, releasing updated figures on destroyed equipment and personnel casualties.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to May 14, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel — nearly 1,345,240 (+1,060)
- Tanks — 11,931 (+3)
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,557 (+3)
- Artillery systems — 42,053 (+68)
- Multiple-launch rocket systems — 1,787 (+1)
- Air defense systems — 1,379 (+3)
- Aircraft — 435
- Helicopters — 352
- Ground robotic complex — 1,381 (+6)
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 289,678 (+2,319)
- Cruise missiles — 4,585
- Ships/boats — 33
- Submarines — 2
- Automotive equipment and fuel tanks — 96,355 (+213)
- Special equipment — 4,183 (+2).
Frontline situation
Russia’s military leadership has reportedly promised Vladimir Putin that Moscow can capture the entire Donbas by fall, claiming Ukrainian forces are exhausted and the front line is weakening, the Financial Times reports. According to sources familiar with the discussions, Putin plans to use potential gains in eastern Ukraine to strengthen Russia’s position in future negotiations and push for broader territorial demands. However, analysts and officials cited by the FT say a major Russian breakthrough remains unlikely as Ukraine continues striking Russian logistics and rear positions.
Ukraine’s forces are not planning to leave Pokrovsk and continue holding positions in the city, a Defense Forces source told RBC-Ukraine. The situation in nearby Myrnohrad is more difficult, however, and a controlled withdrawal remains possible amid intense fighting and logistical challenges.
