Russia's war losses may reach 2.1 million killed and wounded
The total losses of the Russian army since the start of the full-scale invasion may be 1.4 million to 2.1 million troops killed and wounded. The number of dead is 374,000 to 770,000, according to the estimates presented in a new study by The Economist published on Oct. 30.
Russia's military losses during the ongoing war may exceed 2.1 million individuals, both killed and wounded, according to an updated study by The Economist. This figure represents a significant increase from earlier estimates. In May 2026, The Economist projected the death toll at 280,000-518,000, with total losses ranging from 1.1 million to 1.5 million.
By July 2025, those numbers had risen to 190,000-350,000 dead and 900,000-1.3 million wounded. For perspective, Ukrainian military losses, tracked by the UALosses website, amount to 116,000 confirmed deaths and 106,000 missing. The Economist's research also highlights the escalation of Russian long-range attacks, with the frequency of such strikes rising from 130 in June to 453 in September.
In response, Ukraine has retaliated with around 140 long-range strikes per month against targets in Russia. Additionally, Ukrainian forces have made a notable territorial gain, advancing 73 square kilometers over three months, which has partially counteracted Russia's territorial gains this year. Notably, Russia has targeted 290 civilian infrastructure sites in Ukraine during this period, resulting in at least 62 civilian casualties.
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