Russia's losses in Ukraine as of October 20: +1,560 troops and 1,578 drones
Tue, October 20, 2026 - 08:14
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Photo: Ukrainian soldiers (Getty Images)
Russia has lost more troops and military equipment in its war against Ukraine, according to the latest figures released by Ukraine's military.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to October 20, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel ‒ nearly 1,568,720 (+1,560)
- Tanks ‒ 12,425 (+9)
- Armored fighting vehicles ‒ 25,570 (+5)
- Special equipment ‒ 4,842 (+4)
- Vehicles and fuel tanks ‒ 164,871 (+293)
- Unmanned ground vehicles ‒ 2,986 (+12)
- Artillery systems ‒ 51,359 (+42)
- MLRS ‒ 2,227 (+3)
- Air defense assets ‒ 1,714
- Aircraft ‒ 449
- Helicopters ‒ 356
- UAVs (operational-tactical level) ‒ 571,572 (+1,578)
- Cruise missiles ‒ 5,138 (+4)
- Warships and boats ‒ 35
- Submarines ‒ 2
Estimated overall Russian combat losses as of October 20, 2026 (photo: Ministry of Defense of Ukraine)
Frontline situation
Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and the Kyiv region last night, as well as attacks on energy infrastructure in eleven regions across the country.
The US did not share intelligence with Ukraine about the launches of Russian ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv once again.
