Russia suffers over 1 million troop losses in Ukraine war

On August 18, 2025, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported significant combat losses of Russian troops in the ongoing conflict that began with the invasion on February 24, 2022. As of this date, the Russian military has reportedly lost a staggering total of 1,070,890 personnel. In a single day preceding this report, 940 Russian soldiers were identified as casualties, highlighting the ongoing intensity and impact of the conflict on the ground. Not only human loss has been substantial, but the setbacks include considerable destruction of military hardware. The warfare has claimed a wide range of military assets as well. According to the report, these losses encompass an extensive array of equipment, including 11,118 tanks, 23,148 armored fighting vehicles, 58,937 other vehicles and fuel tanks, and a substantial number of artillery systems and drones. These figures demonstrate the heavy toll the conflict has taken on the Russian military’s capabilities. Furthermore, the reported losses of air defense systems and military aircraft are alarming indicators of the shifting dynamics in the theater of war. Specifically, the Russian forces have lost 1,208 air defense systems, 422 airplanes, and 340 helicopters, which are crucial for securing air superiority. Such losses could potentially affect future military campaigns and operations. As the conflict continues to evolve, the ramifications of these losses will likely shape the military strategies of both Ukrainian and Russian forces moving forward. The data serves as a profound reminder of the extended and ongoing nature of this conflict, emphasizing the significant human and material costs that both sides have incurred over the years.