Russia's losses in Ukraine as of October 26: 810 troops and 30 artillery systems
Russia's losses in the war in Ukraine as of Thursday, October 26, reached 810 occupiers, bringing the total Russian military casualties since the invasion began to 297,120. Additionally, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed 30 artillery systems and 33 pieces of military equipment, according to data from the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The overall combat losses of the enemy from February 24, 2022, to October 26, 2023, are estimated as follows:
- Personnel – approximately 297,120 (+810) individuals eliminated.
- Tanks – 5,141 (+29) units.
- Armored fighting vehicles – 9,715 (+18) units.
- Artillery systems – 7,155 (+30) units.
- Multiple rocket launchers – 834 (+1) units.
- Anti-aircraft missile systems – 556 (+2) units.
- Aircraft – 320 units.
- Helicopters – 324 units.
- AV operational-tactical level – 5,389 (+17) units.
- Cruise missiles – 1,538 (+1) units.
- Warships/boats – 20 units.
- Submarines – 1 unit.
- Military vehicles and tankers – 9,507 (+33) units.
- Special equipment – 1,010 (+3) units.
Frontline situation
According to the General Staff, the Ukrainian defense forces continue their offensive operation on the Melitopol direction, with a total of 78 combat engagements occurring on the frontlines over the past day. Based on the report from the Institute for the Study of War, the Ukrainian Armed Forces maintain their offensive actions on the Bakhmut direction, including in the vicinity of Klishchiivka and Andriivka. Additionally, Ukrainian forces have advanced west of Robotyne on the Melitopol direction.