In a significant update on the Russia-Ukraine war, the Russian General Staff disclosed that more than 1 million soldiers have been lost since the start of the conflict on February 24, 2022. The figure includes 9,200 casualties sustained by Russian forces in the last day alone, raising concerns about the scale and duration of the war.
Official sources within the Russian military have confirmed these figures, though the methodology for counting casualties remains unclear. The numbers highlight the extensive toll the conflict has taken on Russia’s armed forces, with a large portion of the losses attributed to combat operations in the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine.
International observers have expressed concern over the reported casualties, with some analysts suggesting that the figures may underestimate the true extent of the losses. The data underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Russian military forces in maintaining their position in Ukraine, particularly in the face of strong resistance from Ukrainian troops.