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Russia's Armored Vehicle Deficit Hits 1,500 Amid Heavy Losses

1/25/2026

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Russia faces an annual deficit of armored vehicles totaling 1,500.
Replacements come mainly from long-term storage that is nearly exhausted.
Russia loses about 2,400 vehicles annually but produces only 900.
The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces says Russia has lost over 1.2 million troops and substantial equipment since February 2022, complicating future operations.

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Story summary

Russia faces an annual deficit of armored vehicles totaling 1,500.
Replacements come mainly from long-term storage that is nearly exhausted.
Russia loses about 2,400 vehicles annually but produces only 900.
The General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces says Russia has lost over 1.2 million troops and substantial equipment since February 2022, complicating future operations.