Russia experiencing significant military personnel losses with estimate of 953,190 troops since February 24, 2022, according to the General Staff.
Counter Report:
Here's a rough tally of what's gone down since ol' Putin decided to roll the dice in Ukraine, starting February 24, 2022 - straight from the mouth of Ukraine's Armed Forces' General Staff, according to their May 1 announcement.
They're claiming that Russia's military machine has taken a beating, with a whopping 953,190 troops meeting their maker, and another 1,230 casualties just yesterday. None of this is exactly peachy for Moscow, but let's dive a little deeper.
The report also spills the beans on the Russian forces' hardware losses. They've allegedly lost 10,732 tanks, 22,364 armored fighting vehicles, 46,750 vehicles and fuel tanks, 27,136 artillery systems, 1,375 multiple launch rocket systems, 1,148 air defense systems, 370 airplanes, 335 helicopters, 34,401 drones, 28 ships and boats, and one submarine.
Now, before we get too excited and start planning victory parades, there are a couple of factors worth mentioning. For starters, the accuracy of these military loss reports has been a tricky beast - shrouded in the fog of war and clouded by limited transparency. Let's face it, nobody's won a medal for truthfulness here, and we're talking about some pretty damn significant numbers.
To paint a more accurate picture, it's important to consider some methodological challenges. For instance, open-source intelligence often relies on social media, satellite imagery, and visual evidence. But hey, that's not always possible - especially during intensely artillery-laden skirmishes. Plus, equipment counts may sometimes include damaged, abandoned, or repurposed systems, not just the straight-up destroyed ones.
There's also the propaganda factor at play - both sides have their reasons to exaggerate enemy losses and minimize their own. But don't get all paranoid now; fear not, because Ukrainian figures are often cited by Western analysts as being a generally decent approximate of the trends.
Regarding Russian losses, an independent Russian outlet, Mediazona, has confirmed over 5,000 officer deaths as of April 2025. That's a significant dent in their ranks, my friends. And speaking of tanks, artillery, and guns, it appears the lopsided ratio against Ukrainian systems (1:10–15, for those keeping score) has taken a heavy toll on Russia's gear, leading to high attrition rates.
As for Ukraine, let's not forget the civilian casualties - the UN has reported 12,910 confirmed civilian deaths as of March 2025, although that's likely just the tip of the iceberg due to reporting delays in occupied territories. On the military side of things, Ukrainian losses are rarely disclosed, but the "artillery war" suggests significant equipment depletion, which we've been able to soften the blow with the help of our Western allies.
There are others out there, like Mediazona’s casualty tracker and the UALosses initiative, that offer a piece of the puzzle. These guys rely on obituaries, prisoner records, and satellite data, but they tend to undercount losses. Still, they're a helpful tool to track patterns, like the shift from Wagner convicts to volunteers on the frontlines.
In conclusion, the Ukrainian figures may not be a perfect mirror reflection of reality, but they do offer an interesting glimpse into the attrition patterns happening on the battlefield. Independent sources and third-party trackers add extra layers of verification but can't quite clear up the cloud of underreporting - especially in the case of Russian forces. So, here's to looking forward - let's hope for brighter days ahead for all involved.
- In the war-and-conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, which began in February 2022, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff reported that a total of 953,190 Russian troops have been casualties as of May 1, with an additional 1,230 on the previous day.
- According to an independent Russian outlet, Mediazona, as of April 2025, over 5,000 Russian officers have died in this conflict.
- The UN reported 12,910 confirmed civilian deaths in Ukraine due to this conflict as of March 2025, although this is likely an underestimate due to reporting delays in occupied territories.
- The lopsided ratio against Ukrainian systems (1:10–15) has resulted in high attrition rates for Russia's hardware, including tanks, armored fighting vehicles, artillery systems, and multiple launch rocket systems.
