Over the past 24 hours, the Russian occupation army has suffered significant losses in Ukraine, with 1,420 soldiers killed or wounded. This data was released by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in its morning operational report on Saturday, July 18. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the estimated total number of Russian personnel lost is 1,427,410.
Moscow continues to utilize a strategy of attrition, disregarding the massive toll on its manpower. Beyond personnel, the Russian military lost 3 tanks, 10 armored combat vehicles, and 85 artillery systems over the last day. The successful downing of an enemy aircraft highlights the continued effectiveness of Ukraine’s air defense systems. Additionally, the destruction of 11 ground-based robotic units and over 1,900 drones reflects the high intensity of the technological warfare currently unfolding on the front lines.
International analysts and military experts have noted that the Russian offensive, despite its massive resource expenditure, has become the slowest in modern warfare history. The ratio of casualties has increasingly favored Ukraine, with some estimates for 2026 reaching 8:1. This discrepancy highlights the tactical failure of the Russian command, which continues to trade human lives for minor territorial gains, particularly in the Donetsk region.
General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has officially declared the failure of Russia’s large-scale offensive in the first half of 2026. While the enemy previously maintained active operations across 13 operational sectors, that number has now shrunk to six or seven. This contraction indicates a severe depletion of reserves and the failure of Moscow’s attempt to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses through sheer numbers alone. As Ukraine continues to hold its ground, the cumulative effect of these losses is forcing a shift in the strategic landscape of the war.