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Ukraine Reports Over 1.2 Million Russian Troop Losses

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported January 17, 2026 that Russia has lost 1,225,590 troops in Ukraine since February 24, 2022.
The report records 1,130 casualties in the last day.
Russia's losses include 11,569 tanks, 23,914 armored fighting vehicles, 74,601 vehicles and fuel tanks, 36,261 artillery systems, 1,615 multiple launch rocket systems, 1,278 air defense systems, 434 airplanes, 347 helicopters, 108,605 drones, 28 ships and boats, and two submarines.

History

Historical Context

The Battle of Stalingrad (July 1942
February 1943) marked a crucial turning point in World War II, with the Soviet Red Army inflicting approximately 1.1 million Axis casualties. This brutal urban conflict exemplified the devastating nature of total war. Today, Russia's troop losses in Ukraine, surpassing 1.2 million since February 2022, echo the historical patterns of attrition seen at Stalingrad, highlighting ongoing military challenges.

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Story summary

General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported January 17, 2026 that Russia has lost 1,225,590 troops in Ukraine since February 24, 2022.
The report records 1,130 casualties in the last day.
Russia's losses include 11,569 tanks, 23,914 armored fighting vehicles, 74,601 vehicles and fuel tanks, 36,261 artillery systems, 1,615 multiple launch rocket systems, 1,278 air defense systems, 434 airplanes, 347 helicopters, 108,605 drones, 28 ships and boats, and two submarines.

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