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Over 163,000 Russian Soldiers Confirmed Killed in Ukraine

1/19/2026

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Russian Military Casualties

Mediazona, with the BBC Russian Service, has identified 163,606 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine, including 7,445 newly identified since mid-December.
The figures likely underestimate total losses because they rely on public sources.
The toll includes nearly 54,000 volunteers, about 20,000 recruited prisoners, and over 6,300 officers.
Russia has occupied 4,336 square kilometers in 2025.
Ukraine estimates Russian casualties at over 1.2 million since February 24, 2022.

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Putin Dismisses Peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed peace talks while falsely claiming Ukrainian defenses are collapsing.
Ukraine continues to hold its ground, with NATO estimating Russian casualties at 20,000 to 25,000 monthly.
Ukrainian Defense Chief Mykhailo Fedorov reported that 200,000 Ukrainian soldiers were missing and 2 million were avoiding the draft.
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, crippling 10% of refining capacity, while Western support remains crucial for its defense.

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Russian Military Casualties

Mediazona, with the BBC Russian Service, has identified 163,606 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine, including 7,445 newly identified since mid-December.
The figures likely underestimate total losses because they rely on public sources.
The toll includes nearly 54,000 volunteers, about 20,000 recruited prisoners, and over 6,300 officers.
Russia has occupied 4,336 square kilometers in 2025.
Ukraine estimates Russian casualties at over 1.2 million since February 24, 2022.

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