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Ukraine Says Russia Lost Over 1.3 Million Troops Since 2022

6/19/2026

Summary

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Ukraine’s daily briefings say Russia has suffered more than 1.3 million military casualties since February 2022.
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Russian forces lost thousands of troops and hundreds of tanks, artillery and drones each day in mid-June 2026.
Ukrainian engineers said minefields and barriers eliminated over 1,000 Russian soldiers in May.
NATO estimates place Russian casualties between 1.3 million and 1.45 million, including roughly 500,000 killed.

History

Historical Context

The Battle of the Somme, an Anglo-French offensive launched on 1 July 1916, became a symbol of World War I’s slaughter. The first day alone cost the British 57,500 casualties, and over four months the British suffered about 420,000 casualties, the French 200,000 and German forces roughly 500,000, underscoring the scale of loss that still informs military analysis.

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Story summary

Ukraine’s daily briefings say Russia has suffered more than 1.3 million military casualties since February 2022.
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Russian forces lost thousands of troops and hundreds of tanks, artillery and drones each day in mid-June 2026.
Ukrainian engineers said minefields and barriers eliminated over 1,000 Russian soldiers in May.
NATO estimates place Russian casualties between 1.3 million and 1.45 million, including roughly 500,000 killed.

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