Ukraine's General Staff has reported that Russia suffered its highest number of losses in a single day since the full-scale invasion began, with 2,980 personnel killed or wounded on Sunday.
The figure marks the largest daily toll recorded by Ukrainian authorities since the war started on 24 February 2022. The General Staff also said Russia has lost a total of 1,611,600 troops in Ukraine over the course of the conflict.
Equipment losses detailed
In its latest report, the General Staff claimed Russia has also lost 12,465 tanks, 25,696 armoured combat vehicles, 173,013 vehicles and fuel tanks, 52,158 artillery systems, 2,266 multiple-launch rocket systems, and 1,754 air defence systems.
The reported equipment losses also include 452 aircraft, 356 helicopters, 3,117 unmanned ground vehicles, 35 ships and boats, and two submarines. Ukrainian authorities additionally said the daily record for Russian troops killed or wounded in drone operations is 801.
Casualty comparisons and estimates
Western analysts have noted that Russian casualties significantly surpass Ukraine's losses. The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimated the ratio to be "roughly 2.5:1 or 2:1."
Neither Russia nor Ukraine disclose their war casualties on a regular basis. In February, the Kyiv Independent reported that President Volodymyr Zelensky told France TV that at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action since the invasion began, in addition to significant numbers missing in action.
Ukrainian losses were not disclosed by the General Staff, which said this was not possible due to operational secrecy, the Kyiv Independent reported. CSIS estimated that Ukraine had likely suffered between 500,000 and 600,000 casualties up to December 2025, of which between 100,000 and 140,000 are thought to have been killed, according to Newsweek.
Planned state visit
The news comes amid reports that Britain is preparing to host President Zelensky for a state visit in 2027. The event would aim to project solidarity with Ukraine in what will be the fifth year of its war against Russia.
According to the Financial Times, which first reported that the Government is considering the visit, the timing is yet to be decided. It would likely not coincide with the G20 summit in Manchester next November, to which Mr Zelensky is also invited. Government officials said the visit was not yet finalised, but is expected to take place.
