Ukraine Publishes New Estimate of Russian Battlefield Losses
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence says Russian forces lost an estimated 1,710 personnel, 1,757 operational-tactical UAVs and 67 artillery systems during October 8.
Estimated Russian Losses During October 8
- Personnel: 1,710
- Tanks: 3
- Armored fighting vehicles: 7
- Artillery systems: 67
- Multiple-launch rocket systems: 5
- Air-defense systems: 1
- Operational-tactical UAVs: 1,757
- Vehicles and fuel tanks: 617
- Unmanned ground vehicles: 18
Ukraine Estimates More Than 1.54 Million Russian Personnel Losses
The Ukrainian General Staff estimates Russia’s cumulative personnel losses since February 24, 2022 at approximately 1,549,490 as of October 9, 2026.
How to Read Ukraine’s Loss Figures
These numbers are official Ukrainian military estimates, not independently audited battlefield totals. UkraineView reports them as figures released by the General Staff rather than as independently established numbers.
Official Source
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine — Total Russian Combat Losses as of October 9, 2026