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Over 177,000 Russian Soldiers Confirmed Killed in Ukraine

2/18/2026

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Mediazona, with the BBC Russian service, confirmed the identities of 177,433 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine as of February 13, 2026.
The tally includes over 57,200 volunteers and 21,400 recruited prisoners.
The data come from public sources, so the actual death toll is likely higher.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia has lost around 1,255,340 troops since the invasion began on February 24, 2022.
Despite these losses, Russia has made only marginal advances in Ukraine.

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Mediazona, with the BBC Russian service, confirmed the identities of 177,433 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine as of February 13, 2026.
The tally includes over 57,200 volunteers and 21,400 recruited prisoners.
The data come from public sources, so the actual death toll is likely higher.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russia has lost around 1,255,340 troops since the invasion began on February 24, 2022.
Despite these losses, Russia has made only marginal advances in Ukraine.