Russia suffers over 300,000 military losses in Ukraine since start of 2026, General Staff says
The General Staff said nearly 300,000 losses were roughly equivalent to the personnel strength of 150 motorized rifle regiments, based on an estimated 2,000 troops per regiment.
On September 15, Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces have suffered over 300,000 military losses since the start of 2026 in Ukraine. This figure includes both killed and wounded troops and comes after the end of the summer campaign on the battlefield. The losses are equivalent to the personnel strength of 150 motorized rifle regiments, with each regiment estimated to have around 2,000 troops.
Ukrainian electronic warfare operator Strada explained that Russia's tactics involve deploying infantry in waves to overwhelm enemy positions, leading to high monthly casualties. July saw a record 42,860 Russian military casualties, while August again exceeded 40,000. Strada noted that fighting intensifies in the summer, resulting in more assaults and higher casualties.
The service member added that while the constant accumulation of losses affects personnel quality and combat readiness, Russia's resources are not limitless.
As of September 15, Russia had already lost 20,360 troops, bringing the total military losses in Ukraine to 1,500,870. This marks a grim milestone in the war for the Kremlin. It took Russia two years and three months to incur their first 500,000 casualties, but they now have lost the same number in just 15 months. The technology, such as drones, has increasingly shaped the battlefield, expanding the kill zone daily.
The Kremlin's total personnel losses in Ukraine now exceed those of Russian and Soviet forces in all wars and conflicts during the second half of the 20th century and the early 21st century.
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