More than 100,000 dead Russian soldiers
More than a year and a half into the war, official Ukrainian sources have continued to provide tallies that emphasize the scale of the fighting. The figures referenced by Kyiv highlight a casualty count that surpasses early government estimates and reflects a brutal toll on Russian forces since the invasion began on February 24. While numbers in any conflict are difficult to verify independently, the Ukrainian authorities have consistently framed these losses as a measure of the war’s intensity and its impact on military capacity over time.
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Army posted on Facebook that losses to the Russian armed forces have approached 100,400 in all recorded clashes since the start of the conflict. In the latest daily reporting window, they cited 660 personnel killed in the most recent 24 hours. The update underscores the persistent tempo of hostilities and the ongoing attrition on the front lines, underscoring how each day brings new casualties along with ongoing operational pressures on both sides.
Beyond personnel, the Ukrainian report enumerated a broad spectrum of equipment reportedly taken out of service: 3,002 main battle tanks, 1,972 artillery systems, 212 anti-aircraft systems, 283 aircraft, 267 helicopters, 1,693 unmanned aerial vehicles, 653 cruise missiles, 16 boats, 4,615 vehicles and fuel trucks, and 178 pieces of what Kyiv describes as special equipment. These figures, while disputed and difficult to corroborate from independent sources, illustrate the comprehensive scope of material losses claimed by Ukraine and the strain such losses place on military logistics, production, and repair cycles. Analysts often note that the reliability of such inventories depends on the cadence of reporting, the definitions of what counts as a ‘destroyed’ asset, and the difference between total losses and items temporarily out of service. The broader context includes the protracted nature of the conflict, shifts in frontline positions, and the strategic priorities that influence both sides’ operational choices. This combination of personnel and materiel losses helps explain why the war has persisted at a high tempo and remains a critical political and humanitarian concern for Ukraine, Russia, and the international community.