Russia Lost 1.3M Troops in Ukraine

Russia has lost around 1,348,790 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this number on May 17, including 1,170 casualties over the past day.

Russian Equipment Losses

Russia has also lost significant amounts of military equipment, including 11,938 tanks, 24,578 armored combat vehicles, and 97,118 vehicles and fuel tanks. Additionally, Russia lost 42,215 artillery systems, 1,790 multiple launch rocket systems, and 1,384 air defense systems.

Ukrainian Losses and Comparison

Ukraine's General Staff has not revealed its own losses during the full-scale invasion, citing operational secrecy. However, independent Western think-tank reports suggest that Russian casualties significantly surpass Ukraine's losses. The D.C.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates the ratio to be 'roughly 2.5:1 or 2:1'.

Key points

• Russia has lost around 1,348,790 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.
• 1,170 Russian casualties were reported over the past day.
• Russia has lost 11,938 tanks and 24,578 armored combat vehicles.
• Ukraine's General Staff has not disclosed its own losses.
• The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates Ukraine's losses to be between 500,000 and 600,000 casualties.
• Between 100,000 and 140,000 Ukrainian casualties are thought to be killed in action.