The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces announced on July 7 that Russian forces have suffered a staggering 1,027,540 troop losses since the start of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. This figure includes 1,100 casualties reported for the past day, bringing the total to over a million soldiers lost in the ongoing war. The report highlights that this loss of human life has come at the cost of extensive military equipment, with the Russian military having also lost over 10,000 tanks and armored vehicles, 29,000 artillery systems, and hundreds of aircraft, helicopters, and drones. The report underscores the enormous scale of destruction and the impact on the war effort for Russia.
These losses are part of a broader trend of Russian military setbacks in the conflict, which has seen repeated offensives and counteroffensives on both sides. Ukraine has been able to maintain a defensive posture in many areas, while Russia continues to face challenges in maintaining the momentum of its operations. The loss of over a million soldiers is a stark reminder of the human cost of the war, and the immense pressure on the Russian military as it tries to sustain its operations in Ukraine. The report indicates that the war has been extremely costly for Russia, with the loss of human life and military equipment being among the most significant.