General Staff: Russia has lost 1,576,600 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian forces have sustained a staggering 1,576,600 casualties in Ukraine since the inception of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. This figure encompasses 1,980 Russian fatalities reported in the last 24 hours. The Ukrainian military has lost an undisclosed number of troops, maintaining operational secrecy.

In stark contrast, independent Western analysis suggests Russia's casualties are significantly higher, with estimates ranging from 2:1 to 2.5:1 against Ukraine's losses, as reported by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). As of January 2026, CSIS estimates Ukraine's total casualties to be between 500,000 and 600,000, with 100,000 to 140,000 likely killed in action.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed to French TV on February 4 that at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in combat since the invasion's onset, while many remain missing in action. The relentless onslaught of Russian drones and intense fighting has hindered Ukraine's ability to recover and identify fallen soldiers, a critical step for DNA confirmation.