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Russia Faces 1.3 Million Casualties Amid Territorial Gains

2/12/2026

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) says Russia suffered about 400,000 killed or wounded in Ukraine in 2025.
The alliance reports about 1.3 million Russian casualties since the war began, including 350,000 fatalities.
A NATO official says Russia has suffered more losses than in any European conflict since World War II.
Despite these losses, Russian forces gain territory as adverse weather hinders Ukrainian defenses.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) says Russia suffered about 400,000 killed or wounded in Ukraine in 2025.
The alliance reports about 1.3 million Russian casualties since the war began, including 350,000 fatalities.
A NATO official says Russia has suffered more losses than in any European conflict since World War II.
Despite these losses, Russian forces gain territory as adverse weather hinders Ukrainian defenses.