Russia's war losses in Ukraine rise by 1,080 personnel
Updated
Updated · Ukrinform · May 9
Russia's war losses in Ukraine rise by 1,080 personnel
7 articles · Updated · Ukrinform · May 9
Ukraine's military also reported daily losses of 82 artillery systems, 373 vehicles and fuel tankers, seven ground robotic systems and three armoured combat vehicles.
The updated totals included 11,920 tanks, 24,541 armoured combat vehicles, 41,712 artillery systems, 281,208 operational-tactical UAVs and 95,252 vehicles and fuel tankers.
The figures came as fighting continued across the frontline; by 22:00 on 8 May, Ukraine said 200 combat engagements had occurred and 30 Russian attacks were repelled in Pokrovsk.
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Russian Losses in Ukraine as of May 2026: High Casualties, Stalled Advances, and the Impact of Drone Warfare
Overview
As of May 9, 2026, the conflict in Ukraine remains intense, with 138 combat engagements reported across the front line. These ongoing battles naturally cause attrition, though specific numbers on Russian casualties and territorial changes are not available. Recent reports highlight significant damage to Russian infrastructure, including repeated drone strikes on one of Russia's largest oil refineries, Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez in Perm. This damage directly affects Russia's logistical and economic capabilities, as the refinery's storage tank area was likely hit, representing a tangible loss to Russia's energy infrastructure and its ability to support the war effort.