General Staff: Russia has lost 1,597,010 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

As of November 4, 2023, Ukraine's General Staff reports that Russia has lost 1,597,010 troops since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. This includes 2,180 casualties in the last day alone. 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 that 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.

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