Russian casualties hit 1.2 million in Ukraine war, CSIS reports

By Ahmet Taş | Wise News Press

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES — The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reports that Russian military casualties have reached 1.2 million as the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, marking historic losses.

This unprecedented toll, compiled from intelligence, military data, and government sources across multiple nations, includes both killed and wounded personnel. The report estimates that since the full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022, approximately 325,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in action, signaling a level of attrition rarely seen in modern warfare.

Heavy toll for a global power

The CSIS analysis highlights that these figures represent the most significant military losses for a major global power since the end of the Second World War. If the current intensity of combat continues, the think tank projects that total casualties from both sides combined will exceed the 2 million mark by April 2026. This stark reality underscores the grinding nature of the conflict as it enters its fourth year of high-intensity operations.

Ukrainian losses and future projections

The report also sheds light on Ukrainian military zayiat, estimating that Kyiv has lost between 500,000 and 600,000 soldiers to death or injury. Of this total, approximately 100,000 to 140,000 are estimated to have been killed. While both nations treat their exact casualty counts as strictly guarded state secrets, the CSIS data provides a grim window into the human cost of the ongoing territorial struggle.

Moscow disputes reliability of data

The Kremlin has moved quickly to dismiss the findings. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that only the Russian Ministry of Defense has the authority to release such figures and that reports from organizations like CSIS cannot be considered "reliable."

The Russian Ministry of Defense last provided an official update on its death toll in September 2022, claiming fewer than 6,000 fatalities. Those figures have not been updated in over three years, leaving a significant gap between official state narratives and independent international estimates.

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