Russia continues to attack Ukraine and uses more and more soldiers and equipment for this. Ukrainian defense forces not only defend the borders, but also destroy the offensive potential of the occupiers. As of May 17, 2026, Russia has lost about 1,348,790 people and 11,938 tanks. 436 aircraft, 1,384 air defense systems and 4,628 cruise missiles have been destroyed.
According to the PromPolitInform portal, the General Staff reported on the current losses of the Russians as of May 17.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, as of May 17, 2026, Russia has lost:
personnel – about 1,348,790 (+1,170) people;
tanks – 11,938 (+1);
armored combat vehicles – 24,578 (+4);
artillery systems – 42,215 (+82);
MLRS – 1,790 (+2);
air defense systems – 1,384 (+3);
aircraft – 436 (+1);
helicopters – 352 (+0);
ground robotic complexes – 1,410 (+13);
UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 295,454 (+2,131);
cruise missiles – 4,628 (+2);
ships/boats – 33 (+0);
submarines – 2 (+0);
automobiles and tankers – 97,118 (+325);
special equipment – 4,196 (+5).
