diff --git a/src/datajoint/table.py b/src/datajoint/table.py
index 7543c385e..9463e52f3 100644
--- a/src/datajoint/table.py
+++ b/src/datajoint/table.py
@@ -977,6 +977,7 @@ def cascade(table):
                     self.connection.cancel_transaction()
                 if prompt:
                     logger.warning("Delete cancelled")
+                delete_count = 0  # Reset count when delete is cancelled
         return delete_count
 
     def drop_quick(self):