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Ukraine Claims Russia Lost 1.4 Million Troops

Created at 10 Jul · 7:40 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Ukraine's General Staff reported on July 10 that Russia has lost approximately 1,416,280 troops since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. The figure includes 1,460 casualties from the past day. Ukraine has not disclosed its own losses, citing operational secrecy.

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Key Numbers

1,416,280Russian troops lost since Feb. 24, 2022
1,460Russian casualties in the past day
12,108Russian tanks lost
24,912Russian armored combat vehicles lost
118,249Russian vehicles and fuel tanks lost
45,680Russian artillery systems lost
1,923Russian multiple launch rocket systems lost
1,481Russian air defense systems lost
437Russian aircraft lost
353Russian helicopters lost
400,631Russian drones lost
33Russian ships and boats lost
2Russian submarines lost
500,000 to 600,000Estimated Ukrainian casualties (Feb. 2022-Dec. 2025)
100,000 to 140,000Estimated Ukrainian killed in action (Feb. 2022-Dec. 2025)

Who's Involved

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Reported Russian troop and equipment losses
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Provided estimates on Russian and Ukrainian casualty ratios
Ukraine Claims Russia Lost 1.4 Million Troops

↳ Why This Matters

The reported figures highlight the immense human cost of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with significant implications for both military capabilities and geopolitical stability in the region.

Key facts

  • Ukraine's General Staff reported Russia has lost 1,416,280 troops since Feb. 24, 2022.
  • The report includes 1,460 Russian casualties from the past day.
  • Ukraine has not revealed its own losses, citing operational secrecy.
  • Independent Western reports suggest Russian casualties are significantly higher than Ukraine's.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on July 10 that Russia has lost approximately 1,416,280 troops since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. This figure includes 1,460 casualties suffered by Russian forces over the preceding day. The report also detailed significant equipment losses for Russia, including 12,108 tanks, 24,912 armored combat vehicles, and 400,631 drones. Ukraine's General Staff has not disclosed its own losses, citing operational secrecy. Independent Western think-tank reports, such as one from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in January 2026, agree that Russian casualties significantly surpass Ukraine's, estimating the ratio to be "roughly 2.5:1 or 2:1." The CSIS report suggested Ukraine likely suffered between 500,000 and 600,000 casualties from February 2022 to December 2025, with 100,000 to 140,000 killed in action.

Frequently asked questions

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia has lost approximately 1,416,280 troops since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022.

No, Ukraine's General Staff has not revealed its own losses, citing operational secrecy.

Independent Western think tanks, like CSIS, estimate that Russian casualties significantly surpass Ukraine's, with ratios around "roughly 2.5:1 or 2:1."

A January 2026 CSIS report estimated Ukraine suffered between 500,000 and 600,000 casualties from February 2022 to December 2025, including 100,000 to 140,000 killed in action.

What Happens Next

01Ukraine's General Staff may provide further updates on reported losses.
02Further analysis from think tanks on casualty ratios is expected.

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How It Developed

Ukraine's General Staff reported Russia has lost 1,416,280 troops since Feb. 24, 2022.
The reported daily casualties for Russian forces were 1,460.
Ukraine's General Staff did not disclose its own losses, citing operational secrecy.
Western think-tank reports suggest Russian casualties significantly surpass Ukraine's.
A January 2026 CSIS report estimated Ukraine's casualties between 500,000 and 600,000 from Feb. 2022 to Dec. 2025.

Sources

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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,416,280 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022The Kyiv Independent

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