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Russia's Military Losses in Ukraine Soar to 1.2 Million

12/20/2025

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By the end of 2025, Russia's military losses in Ukraine are projected to reach about 1.2 million troops, including killed and severely wounded.
The Kremlin shows little concern for these casualties, and Russia has lost over 11,000 tanks and nearly 70,000 vehicles.
Despite these losses, Russia continues its offensive with relentless infantry assaults.
These losses rank among the highest in modern history, second only to the former Soviet Union.

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By the end of 2025, Russia's military losses in Ukraine are projected to reach about 1.2 million troops, including killed and severely wounded.
The Kremlin shows little concern for these casualties, and Russia has lost over 11,000 tanks and nearly 70,000 vehicles.
Despite these losses, Russia continues its offensive with relentless infantry assaults.
These losses rank among the highest in modern history, second only to the former Soviet Union.