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January Sees 30K Russian Losses Amid Recruitment Struggles

2/14/2026

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In January 2026, Russian losses outpaced mobilizations for the second month, totaling 30,618 losses to 22,000 recruits (negative 8,618), according to Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces.
Brovdi said January losses fell 22% from December 2025 due to poor weather and fewer Russian assaults.
Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) says Moscow can sustain at least 400,000 contract soldiers annually.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these figures.

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In January 2026, Russian losses outpaced mobilizations for the second month, totaling 30,618 losses to 22,000 recruits (negative 8,618), according to Robert "Magyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces.
Brovdi said January losses fell 22% from December 2025 due to poor weather and fewer Russian assaults.
Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) says Moscow can sustain at least 400,000 contract soldiers annually.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these figures.