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Ukraine Reports 1.3M Russian Troop Losses Since Invasion

4/19/2026

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As of April 17, 2026, Ukraine's General Staff reports Russia has lost 1,317,150 troops since the invasion began on February 24, 2022, including 1,080 casualties in a single day.
Russia's losses include 11,876 tanks and 24,410 armored vehicles, among other military equipment.
President Volodymyr Zelensky (President of Ukraine) said at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed.
Independent reports estimate Russian casualties significantly exceed Ukrainian casualties, with a ratio of about 2.5 to 1.
Ukraine's total casualties may range from 500,000 to 600,000, including 100,000 to 140,000 killed.

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As of April 17, 2026, Ukraine's General Staff reports Russia has lost 1,317,150 troops since the invasion began on February 24, 2022, including 1,080 casualties in a single day.
Russia's losses include 11,876 tanks and 24,410 armored vehicles, among other military equipment.
President Volodymyr Zelensky (President of Ukraine) said at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed.
Independent reports estimate Russian casualties significantly exceed Ukrainian casualties, with a ratio of about 2.5 to 1.
Ukraine's total casualties may range from 500,000 to 600,000, including 100,000 to 140,000 killed.