General Staff: Russia has lost 1,594,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Since the start of its invasion on February 24, 2022, Russia has reportedly lost 1,594,830 troops in Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian General Staff. This figure includes 2,060 casualties from the previous day. Additionally, Russia has lost significant military equipment, including over 12,000 tanks and 25,000 armored vehicles. October 2026 was noted as the deadliest month for Russian forces. While Ukraine has not disclosed its own casualty figures, estimates suggest Russian losses are significantly higher, with a ratio of approximately 2.5:1. Ukrainian President Zelensky mentioned at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed, with many more missing, complicating recovery efforts due to ongoing combat.