Key facts
- Ukraine's General Staff reported Russian troop losses on August 8.
- Russia has lost approximately 1,456,610 troops since the invasion began.
- The full-scale invasion started on February 24, 2022.
- The figure includes 1,190 casualties from the previous day.
- Ukraine has not disclosed its own losses.
- Ukraine cites operational secrecy for not disclosing its losses.
Ukraine's General Staff announced on August 8 that Russia has suffered an estimated 1,456,610 troop casualties since the commencement of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. This cumulative figure incorporates 1,190 casualties reported for the preceding day, August 7. The Ukrainian military has chosen not to disclose its own casualty figures, citing the need for operational secrecy. The reporting does not provide details on the breakdown of Russian losses, such as killed versus wounded, or the specific units affected. The ongoing conflict, which began in February 2022, continues to result in significant personnel attrition for Russia, according to Ukrainian military assessments.