Ukraine's Military Reveals What Russia's War Has Cost Moscow — in Dollars, Arms, and Lives
- Ukraine's General Staff reported on October 31 that Russian forces suffered 1,670 personnel losses over the previous 24 hours, bringing the cumulative estimate to approximately 1,588,170 since February 2022.
- The Economist estimated on October 30 that Russian military deaths range between 374,000 and 770,000, with remaining casualties consisting of wounded personnel.
- Historical data from The Economist shows total casualty estimates rose from 900,000 to 1.3 million in July 2025, then reached 1.1 million to 1.5 million by May 2026.
- Despite these mounting losses, Moscow continues military operations, while Russia does not publish official casualty figures, complicating independent verification.
- The Ukrainian military reported recapturing approximately 73 square kilometers of territory over the previous three months, demonstrating tactical progress amid the prolonged war.
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Russian military casualties could exceed 2 million killed and wounded, The Economist reports
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has reportedly suffered between 1.4 and 2.1 million military casualties, according to an independent estimate. Of these, 374,000 to 770,000 Russian soldiers are believed to have suffered...
Russia’s War Losses in Ukraine Exceed 2 Million, Independent Estimate Finds
Russia may have suffered between 1.4 million and 2.1 million military casualties, including as many as 770,000 soldiers killed, since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW According to The Economist on October 30, an updated statistical assessment estimates Russian military deaths at between 374,000 and 770,000, with the remaining…
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Russia could have lost between 374 and 770,000 soldiers killed, and the wounded involved between 1.4 and 2.1 million people.
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