The Ukrainian General Staff estimates Russia has lost over 1.4 million troops since the February 2022 invasion, while noting its own casualty figures remain classified.
Key facts
- •The Ukrainian General Staff reported 1,434,690 total Russian troop losses since February 2022.
- •Reported Russian equipment losses include 12,191 tanks and 34 ships and boats.
- •CSIS estimates the ratio of Russian to Ukrainian casualties is between 2:1 and 2.5:1.
- •President Zelensky stated in February 2026 that at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed.
- •Ukraine cites operational secrecy for not revealing its own total military casualty figures.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on July 23 that Russia has lost approximately 1,434,690 troops since the start of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. This total includes 1,460 personnel losses recorded over the previous 24-hour period. Ukraine maintains operational secrecy regarding its own military losses.
By the numbers
Reported Russian Equipment Losses
In addition to personnel, the Ukrainian military reported significant losses of Russian hardware. These include 12,191 tanks, 24,994 armored combat vehicles, and 46,570 artillery systems. The report also lists 438 aircraft, 354 helicopters, and 423,588 operational-tactical drones among the destroyed or captured equipment.
Estimates of Ukrainian Casualties
While official Ukrainian figures are not disclosed, a January 2026 report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimated Ukraine suffered between 500,000 and 600,000 casualties through December 2025, with 100,000 to 140,000 killed in action. Separately, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in February 2026 that at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed, noting that retrieving bodies for confirmation remains difficult due to intense fighting.
Timeline
- Feb. 24, 2022Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- Feb. 4, 2026President Zelensky stated at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed.
- July 23, 2026The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released updated casualty figures.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Kyiv Independent.
