Key facts
- Ukraine's General Staff reported Russian troop losses on August 9.
- Russia has lost approximately 1,457,740 troops since February 24, 2022.
- 1,130 Russian casualties were reported from the past day.
- Ukraine has not disclosed its own military losses.
- Ukraine cites operational secrecy for not disclosing its losses.
Ukraine's General Staff announced on August 9 that Russia has sustained significant troop losses since the commencement of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. The reported figure stands at approximately 1,457,740 Russian military personnel. This cumulative total includes 1,130 casualties attributed to the past day's fighting. Ukraine has maintained a policy of not disclosing its own military losses, citing the need for operational secrecy. The specific breakdown of Russian losses, such as killed versus wounded, was not provided in the report. The ongoing conflict, now in its second year, continues to result in substantial casualties for both sides, though only one side has publicly released figures for the opposing force.