Key facts
- Ukraine's General Staff reported Russian troop losses on August 4.
- Russia has lost approximately 1,451,750 troops since the invasion began.
- The full-scale invasion started on February 24, 2022.
- 1,240 Russian casualties were reported in the past day.
- Ukraine has not disclosed its own troop losses.
- Ukraine cites operational secrecy for not disclosing its losses.
Ukraine's General Staff announced on August 4 that Russia has suffered an estimated 1,451,750 troop casualties since the commencement of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. The daily report indicated that 1,240 Russian casualties were recorded in the preceding 24-hour period. Ukraine has chosen not to disclose its own military losses, citing reasons of operational security and secrecy. The specific methodology or sources used by Ukraine's General Staff to arrive at this cumulative figure for Russian losses have not been detailed. This ongoing conflict has seen significant military engagement since February 2022, with both sides experiencing casualties. However, only Russia's estimated losses have been publicly presented by Ukraine.