Ukraine Reports 770 Russian Personnel and 60 Artillery Systems Lost in 24 Hour
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released its latest operational update for February 5, 2026, estimating that Russian forces suffered approximately 770 personnel losses over the past day.
This brings the reported total of Russian casualties—killed and wounded—to over 1,243,840 since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
In addition to manpower, Ukraine claimed significant equipment destruction during the same period, most notably 60 artillery systems, 5 tanks, and 4 armored fighting vehicles. Air defense units also reported neutralizing over 1,350 unmanned aerial vehicles, highlighting the continued intensity of drone warfare across the front lines. Ukrainian officials noted that combat remains particularly heavy in the Pokrovsk sector, with over 110 engagements recorded in a single day.
While these figures are provided by the Ukrainian military and cannot be independently verified, they reflect a sustained high rate of attrition as the conflict enters its fourth year.
ℹ️ War Update remains always committed to accuracy; this event is corroborated by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine daily briefings.
While these figures regarding personnel and equipment losses are official Ukrainian estimates, they remain difficult to independently verify due to the intensity of active hostilities.
Sources: RBC-Ukraine (February 5, 2026), Ukrinform (February 5, 2026), United24 Media (February 5, 2026)