Russia tries to freeze Ukraine as it suffers record casualties and retreats
Summary
Russia suffered its highest monthly casualties of the war in September 2026, with over 46,000 soldiers killed or wounded, according to Ukrainian military reports. Despite these losses, Russia continues to try to take control of parts of eastern Ukraine, while Ukrainian forces have made some gains in a counteroffensive called Operation Vivaldi. Meanwhile, Russia has launched repeated attacks on Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure.Key Facts
- Russian casualties in September 2026 were about 46,230 killed or wounded, the highest since the war began.
- Since June, Russian losses have been around 40,000 per month.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy had set a goal of 50,000 Russian casualties monthly.
- Ukraine’s Third Army Corps reclaimed 176 square kilometers near Lyman during Operation Vivaldi.
- Ukraine uses drones, including remotely operated vehicles filled with explosives, to attack Russian forces and supply lines.
- Russia denies Ukrainian claims of its losses and territory lost, posting conflicting videos.
- Russian attacks in late September targeted Ukraine’s energy systems, cities, and civilian sites, causing power outages and civilian deaths.
- Ukraine suffers from a shortage of missile interceptors to defend against Russian strikes and seeks to produce them locally under licensed technology.
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