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Ukraine reports 1.4 million Russian troop losses since invasion began

Created at 11 Jul · 8:45 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia has lost approximately 1,417,770 troops since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. The figure includes 1,490 casualties from the past day. Ukraine has not disclosed its own losses.

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Key Numbers

1,417,770Russian troop losses in Ukraine
1,490Russian casualties in the past day
12,116Russian tanks lost
24,922Russian armored combat vehicles lost
118,610Russian vehicles and fuel tanks lost
45,754Russian artillery systems lost
1,924Russian multiple launch rocket systems lost
1,485Russian air defense systems lost
437Russian aircraft lost
353Russian helicopters lost
401,925Russian drones lost
33Russian ships and boats lost
2Russian submarines lost
2.5:1 or 2:1Estimated ratio of Russian to Ukrainian casualties
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 in Ukraine
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Western think tank providing casualty ratio estimates
Ukraine reports 1.4 million Russian troop losses since invasion began

↳ Why This Matters

The reported figures highlight the immense human cost of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, indicating substantial attrition for Russian forces. These numbers provide insight into the scale of the war and its impact on military capabilities.

Key facts

  • Russia has lost approximately 1,417,770 troops in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
  • Over the past day, Russian forces reportedly suffered 1,490 casualties.
  • Russia has also lost 12,116 tanks and 437 aircraft, among other military equipment.
  • Ukraine has not revealed its own losses, citing operational secrecy.
  • Western think tanks estimate Ukraine's losses to be roughly half to two-fifths of Russia's.

Ukraine's General Staff announced on July 11 that Russia has sustained approximately 1,417,770 troops in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion commenced on February 24, 2022. This figure includes 1,490 casualties reported over the preceding 24-hour period.

The report also detailed significant losses in military hardware, including 12,116 tanks, 24,922 armored combat vehicles, 45,754 artillery systems, and 437 aircraft. Ukraine has withheld information regarding its own losses, citing operational security.

Independent Western analyses, such as those from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), suggest that Russian casualties substantially exceed those of Ukraine. A CSIS report from January 2026 estimated Ukraine's total casualties between February 2022 and December 2025 to be between 500,000 and 600,000, with an estimated 100,000 to 140,000 killed in action. The same report indicated a casualty ratio favoring Ukraine at approximately 2.5:1 or 2:1.

Frequently asked questions

Ukraine's General Staff reported approximately 1,417,770 Russian troop losses since the invasion began on February 24, 2022.

The report from July 11 indicated that Russian forces suffered 1,490 casualties over the past day.

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 of roughly 2.5:1 or 2:1.

What Happens Next

01Ukraine's General Staff will continue to report daily casualty figures.
02Further analysis from think tanks may provide updated casualty estimates.
03The conflict's duration will determine the ultimate human cost for both sides.

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How It Developed

Ukraine's General Staff reported Russian troop losses exceeding 1.4 million.
The reported figure includes 1,490 casualties from the previous day.
Ukraine has not disclosed its own casualty figures, citing operational secrecy.
Western think tanks estimate Russian casualties significantly surpass Ukraine's, with a ratio of 2:1 or 2.5:1.
A January 2026 report estimated Ukraine's casualties between 500,000 and 600,000, with 100,000 to 140,000 killed.

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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