Russia's losses in Ukraine as of September 20: +1,560 troops and 56 artillery systems
Photo: Ukrainian soldiers (Getty Images)
As Russia's war against Ukraine continues, the Russian military is suffering further losses in personnel and military equipment. Ukraine's latest daily figures detail the estimated number of Russian troops killed or wounded.
The total Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022, to September 20, 2026, are estimated to be:
- Personnel ‒ nearly 1,517,990 (+1,560)
- Tanks ‒ 12,356 (+4)
- Armored fighting vehicles ‒ 25,361 (+4)
- Special equipment ‒ 4,716 (+13)
- Vehicles and fuel tanks ‒ 151,345 (+423)
- Unmanned ground vehicles ‒ 2,695 (+23)
- Artillery systems ‒ 50,067 (+56)
- MLRS ‒ 2,146 (+3)
- Air defense assets ‒ 1,659 (+2)
- Aircraft ‒ 443
- Helicopters ‒ 356
- UAVs (operational-tactical level) ‒ 525,965 (+1 833)
- Cruise missiles ‒ 5,111
- Warships and boats ‒ 35
- Submarines ‒ 2
Estimated overall Russian combat losses as of September 20, 2026 (photo: Ministry of Defense of Ukraine)
Frontline situation
Ukrainian troops are continuing their offensive in the north of the Donetsk region as part of Operation Vivaldi. Over the past week, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have made further advances, including clearing and liberating populated areas.
Moreover, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck several important military facilities of Russian forces. The targets included UAV control posts, a training ground, and enemy warehouses.
