Summary
A recent report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies warns that the combined number of soldiers killed, injured, or missing in Russia's war on Ukraine could soon reach 2 million. The report states that Russia has experienced the most significant troop losses since World War II. Russian and Ukrainian military casualty figures remain underreported by both governments.
Key Facts
- The report forecasts up to 2 million military casualties for both Russia and Ukraine by spring.
- Russia is reported to have 1.2 million casualties, with up to 325,000 troop deaths.
- Ukraine has between 500,000 to 600,000 military casualties, including up to 140,000 deaths.
- The report claims Russian military advances are slow, averaging 15 to 70 meters per day.
- Russia denies the report's reliability, stating only its Ministry of Defense can provide official figures.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed over 46,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died since the war began.
- Independent sources like Mediazona have collected names of over 160,000 Russian troops killed.
- Russian forces are described as making minimal gains despite heavy losses.
