Ukrainian army on the highest number of losses on the Russian side

The Ukrainian General Staff reported that since the beginning of 2026, Russian military losses have reached approximately 363,820 soldiers, with a total of 1,572,790 since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. On October 21, 2026, Ukrainian forces eliminated 2,250 Russian soldiers, marking the highest daily loss for the Russian army since the full-scale invasion began. The report highlights a trend of increasing Russian casualties, with February 2026 losses at 26,090 and September 2026 at 46,230, the highest monthly total this year. The Ukrainian military aims to weaken the Russian offensive capabilities and end the aggression against Ukraine.