Russia's losses in Ukraine as of May 5: +970 troops and 1,968 drones
Ukrainian Armed Forces keep fighting Russian troops (photo: Getty Images)
According to a new General Staff report, Russia lost 970 troops over the past day, which accounts for nearly 1,336,120 losses since the full-scale war started. Ukrainian forces also left numerous pieces of enemy equipment destroyed or damaged.
From February 24, 2022, to May 5, 2026, the estimated combat losses of the Russian army amounted to:
- Personnel — nearly 1,336,120 (+970)
- Tanks — 11,917 (+3)
- Armored combat vehicles — 24,510 (+3)
- Artillery systems — 41,386 (+80)
- MLRS — 1,770 (+3)
- Air defense systems — 1,361 (+4)
- Aircraft — 435
- Helicopters — 352
- Operational-tactical UAVs — 274,030 (+1,968)
- Ground robotic complex — 1,320 (+3)
- Cruise missiles — 4,584
- Ships/boats — 33
- Submarines — 2
- Automotive equipment and fuel tankers — 94,030 (+206)
- Special equipment — 4,170 (+2)
(Photo: facebook.com/Ukraine's General Staff)
Frontline situation
Ukrainian troops tighten defenses along the Transnistria border over potential risks and the presence of Russian military forces there. Engineering fortifications are being reinforced in the Transnistria sector, and bypass roads are being developed to improve troop maneuverability and logistics.
Meanwhile, Russia deliberately targets gas stations in Ukraine's frontline city Kharkiv. Over the past week, Russian troops have carried out 15 strikes on 11 gas stations in Kharkiv. Almost all of the attacks targeted gas stations located at fueling stations.
