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Russia Suffers over 300,000 Military Losses in Ukraine Since Start of 2026, General Staff Says
Ukraine’s General Staff said Russia lost 301,030 personnel in 2026, with 124,170 casualties in the summer months and 20,360 more in early September.
- On Tuesday, September 15, Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia has lost 301,030 military personnel killed or wounded since the beginning of 2026, with an additional 20,360 casualties recorded during the first 15 days of September.
- Since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, Russia has sustained approximately 1.51 million personnel losses, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, describing the toll as the Russian Armed Forces' highest in a single war since World War II.
- During the three summer months, Russian forces suffered 124,170 casualties, with losses climbing to a record 42,860 in July, the highest monthly toll since the full-scale war began, according to the General Staff.
- Facing substantial battlefield losses, Moscow is moving to increase its military size, potentially mobilizing up to 600,000 additional personnel by the end of 2027 to maintain sufficient manpower for continued offensive operations in Ukraine.
- Electronic warfare operator 'Strada' noted that constant accumulation of losses is affecting personnel quality and training levels, even as manpower remains a primary tool for achieving results on the battlefield.
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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.
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According to the Ukrainian command, the intensity of losses of the Russian Federation remains high in September
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