Daily Update: Russia Loses 850 Troops, Over 1,000 Drones, and 25 Artillery Systems in One Day

Russia’s forces suffered another heavy day of losses in Ukraine, with 850 troops killed or wounded and two tanks destroyed over the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s General Staff reported in its morning update on February 2.

According to Ukraine’s military command, total Russian losses since the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, have now reached approximately 1,241,530 personnel, including the latest reported casualties.

Cumulative Russian losses as of February 2, 2026, are estimated as follows:

• personnel: ~1,241,530 (+850);

• tanks: 11,627 (+2);

• armored combat vehicles: 23,981 (+1);

• artillery systems: 36,802 (+25);

• multiple launch rocket systems: 1,632 (+1);

• air defense systems: 1,291 (+1);

• fixed-wing aircraft: 435 (no change);

• helicopters: 347 (no change);

• operational-tactical UAVs: 121,217 (+1,083);

• cruise missiles: 4,205 (no change);

• warships and boats: 28 (no change);

• submarines: 2 (no change);

• military vehicles and fuel tankers: 76,585 (+146);

• special equipment: 4,057 (+2).

Ukraine’s General Staff also reported 179 combat engagements across the front line over the past day.

In addition, Russian forces carried out one missile strike, 44 airstrikes, and dropped 132 guided aerial bombs on Ukrainian territory. Russian units also launched 7,255 suicide drones and conducted 3,339 artillery and rocket attacks against Ukrainian positions and populated areas, including 49 strikes using multiple launch rocket systems.

Earlier, reports emerged that Russian infantry units stationed on the frontlines in Ukraine are resorting to opioid use to manage psychological stress from constant battlefield losses, failed assaults, and high casualty rates.

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