General Staff: Russia Lost Another 980 Soldiers in the War Against Ukraine in the Past Day

On April 6, 2026, Ukraine's Defense Forces achieved a significant milestone by neutralizing 980 Russian servicemen, further underscoring the ongoing and effective struggle of Ukrainian forces against the aggression from Russia. This latest report indicates that the total personnel losses of the enemy during the war, which has been ongoing since February 24, 2022, have now surpassed 1 million 305 thousand individuals, highlighting serious issues within the ranks of the Russian army.

This information was provided by a source from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which regularly updates data regarding enemy combat losses. According to the latest reports, the total combat losses of Russian invaders since the beginning of the war up to the present day are estimated to be approximately 1,305,470 personnel, which includes the aforementioned 980 new losses recorded in the past day.

Moreover, the General Staff reported that Russian forces have also suffered substantial losses in military equipment. Specifically, the number of destroyed armored combat vehicles stands at 24,364 units, with 4 of these destroyed in just the last day. The enemy has lost 39,562 artillery systems, of which 65 were eliminated yesterday.

Additionally, according to the General Staff, Russian troops have lost 1,722 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), with 3 destroyed in the past 24 hours. In terms of air defense systems, their losses amount to 1,340 units, including 2 that were neutralized in the last day.

It is important to note that Ukrainian forces have also targeted operational-tactical level unmanned aerial vehicles, destroying 1,945 units, which contributes to a total of 223,341 drones lost by Russian forces since the start of the war. The automotive equipment and fuel tankers lost by Russia total 87,862 units, with 248 destroyed in the last day alone.

Furthermore, there have been losses in specialized equipment as well: according to the General Staff, Russian forces have lost 4,115 units, with 3 destroyed yesterday. These figures not only emphasize the scale of losses suffered by the Russian army but also highlight the effectiveness of Ukrainian forces in countering aggression.

Data regarding enemy losses is continuously being refined, as the situation on the front remains dynamic. Ukrainian forces continue to carry out their missions, striking at enemy positions and defending their territory against ongoing attacks.