Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated nearly a thousand Russian troops and the same number of UAVs in one day
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has continued to suffer heavy losses in manpower and equipment, which are recorded daily by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of the end of January 2026.
This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram.
Between 24 February 2022 and 27 January 2026, cumulative losses of Russian forces have remained extremely high. According to aggregated estimates, the number of eliminated Russian personnel has exceeded 1.23 million, including 820 troops over the past 24 hours alone.
Ukraine’s Defence Forces have significantly weakened the enemy’s aviation component. Since the beginning of the invasion, 434 aircraft and 347 helicopters have been destroyed.
Russia’s armoured vehicle fleet has also suffered serious losses, with more than 11,600 tanks and nearly 24,000 armoured combat vehicles destroyed.
In addition, the enemy’s artillery continues to be systematically eliminated. Total losses of artillery systems have reached 36,691 units, including 47 over the past day.
Russia has also lost 1,628 multiple launch rocket systems and 1,286 air defence systems.
Furthermore, since the start of the war, 4,205 cruise missiles have been destroyed, significantly limiting Russia’s ability to carry out long-range strikes.
The most dynamic losses have been recorded in the drone segment. Ukraine’s Defence Forces have destroyed more than 116,700 operational and tactical-level UAVs, including 899 in the past 24 hours.
Losses of automotive equipment and fuel tankers amount to 76,025 units, while losses of specialised equipment total 4,051 units.
The destruction of 28 ships and boats and two submarines has also been confirmed, dealing a significant blow to Russia’s naval capabilities.
Overall indicators point to the systematic depletion of the enemy’s resources across all fronts. Losses in manpower and equipment continue to grow, directly affecting Russia’s ability to sustain prolonged active combat operations.
As of the afternoon of 26 January, 48 combat engagements were recorded along the front line. Russian forces carried out attacks in 11 directions, with the most intense fighting continuing in the Pokrovsk sector.
