The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia has lost over 1.5 million troops since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Key facts
- •The 1,503,880 figure covers the period from Feb. 24, 2022, to Sept. 11, 2026.
- •Russian forces reportedly lost 1,490 troops in the 24 hours preceding the report.
- •Ukraine reports the destruction of over 510,000 Russian aerial drones.
- •CSIS estimated Ukrainian casualties between 500,000 and 600,000 as of December 2025.
- •President Zelensky stated in February 2026 that at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Sept. 11 that Russia has lost approximately 1,503,880 troops since the start of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. This total includes 1,490 casualties reported over the previous 24-hour period.
By the numbers
Reported Russian Equipment Losses
In addition to personnel losses, the Ukrainian military reported significant destruction of Russian military hardware. This includes 12,441 tanks, 25,312 armored combat vehicles, and 49,516 artillery systems. The report also lists 441 aircraft, 356 helicopters, 35 ships and boats, and two submarines among the losses sustained by Russian forces.
Ukrainian Casualty Estimates
Estimates regarding Ukrainian casualties vary. A January 2026 report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) suggested Ukraine had suffered between 500,000 and 600,000 casualties through December 2025, with 100,000 to 140,000 killed in action. In February 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed in action, noting that many others remain missing. The recovery of fallen soldiers remains difficult due to the intensity of combat and drone activity.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Kyiv Independent.
