Ukraine reports massive Russian losses for April 21

The Ukrainian General Staff has released its daily tally of claimed Russian losses for April 21, 2026, reporting significant personnel and equipment attrition. According to the figures, Russian forces lost 1,040 personnel, 7 armored combat vehicles, 82 artillery systems, 1 multiple-launch rocket system, and a staggering 1,905 unmanned aerial vehicles. These claims, which have not been independently verified, represent one of the highest single-day drone loss totals reported by Kyiv. The Ukrainian military routinely publishes such statistics, which are disputed by Moscow.