**Russia-Ukraine War Updates: February 26, 2024**
Today marks the 1,099th day of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian military has reported significant losses for the Russian forces.
**Enemy Activity**
Over the past day, there were 98 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian occupiers. The enemy launched 92 air strikes on Ukrainian positions and settlements, dropping 128 KABs (Guided Air Bombs). They also conducted 5,672 attacks, including 108 from multiple launch rocket systems.
**Attacks Repelled**
Ukrainian forces repelled six assault actions by the enemy in the Kharkiv region. In the Kupyansk direction, five enemy attacks were repelled near Petropavlivka and Zagryzovo. The Lymansk direction saw nine enemy attacks, with Ukrainian defenses holding firm near Nadiya, Novolubivka, Zelenaya Dolyna, Torske, and Yampolivka.
**Losses**
The Russian invaders suffered significant losses, with 1,170 soldiers killed or wounded in the past day. Ukrainian forces also destroyed 19 tanks, 15 armored combat vehicles, 34 artillery systems, two air defense systems, 194 drones, and 120 enemy vehicles.
**Estimated Total Combat Losses**
Since February 24, 2022, the estimated total combat losses for the Russian invaders are:
* Personnel: around 870,700
* Tanks: 10,201
* Armored combat vehicles: 21,183
* Artillery systems: 23,686
* MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems): 1,299
* Anti-aircraft systems: 1,085
* Aircraft: 370