The Ukrainian General Staff estimates Russia has suffered over 1.46 million casualties since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Key facts
- •The Ukrainian General Staff reported 1,510 Russian casualties over the most recent day.
- •Russian equipment losses include 2,034 multiple launch rocket systems and 1,570 air defense systems.
- •The CSIS estimates the ratio of Russian to Ukrainian casualties to be between 2:1 and 2.5:1.
- •Ukraine has not officially disclosed its total military losses, citing operational security.
- •Retrieving fallen soldiers for DNA confirmation remains difficult due to ongoing combat intensity.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Aug. 16 that Russia has lost approximately 1,467,320 troops since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022. This total includes 1,510 casualties reported over the previous 24-hour period.
By the numbers
Reported Russian Military Equipment Losses
In addition to personnel casualties, the Ukrainian military report details significant losses of Russian equipment. These include 12,270 tanks, 25,151 armored combat vehicles, and 47,007 artillery systems. The report also lists 439 aircraft, 354 helicopters, 35 ships and boats, and two submarines among the destroyed assets.
Casualty Estimates and Operational Secrecy
Ukraine maintains operational secrecy regarding its own military losses. However, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimated in a January 2026 report that Ukraine has suffered between 500,000 and 600,000 casualties since February 2022, with 100,000 to 140,000 killed in action. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in February 2024 that at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed, noting that high-intensity combat and drone activity complicate the recovery of remains.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Kyiv Independent.
