Russian Troop Deaths Four Times Higher Than All U.S. Combat Losses Since WWII
Summary
New estimates show that Russian troop deaths in the war in Ukraine are more than four times higher than all U.S. combat deaths since World War II. The report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimates about 450,000 Russian soldiers have died since the invasion began in February 2022.Key Facts
- Russia has lost about 450,000 soldiers in the Ukraine war by June 2024.
- Total Russian casualties, including dead and injured, are estimated at 1.4 million.
- Russian troop deaths in this war are over four times the U.S. combat deaths since 1945 (around 102,000).
- Russian losses are also much higher than any war Russia or the Soviet Union fought since World War II.
- Ukraine has suffered between 125,000 and 150,000 deaths and up to 625,000 total casualties.
- The casualty ratio has been about 2 to 3 Russian casualties for every Ukrainian casualty, rising to nearly 8 to 1 in early 2026.
- High Russian losses are linked to poor military tactics, corruption, low morale, and Ukraine’s strong defensive strategies involving drones and anti-tank obstacles.
- Russian forces have made minimal territorial gains in 2026, advancing only about 30 miles since January.
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