Russian military force diminished significantly, with over 954,300 soldiers alleged casualties since February 24, 2022, in Ukraine, according to the General Staff's report.
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The tally of Russian troops lost in Ukraine since their full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, according to the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces, now stands at a staggering 954,300. This updated figure, unveiled on May 2nd, accounts for 1,110 casualties suffered by Russian forces over the past day.
The report encompasses a massive arsenal of military hardware that Russia has allegedly lost: 10,741 tanks, 22,369 armored fighting vehicles, 46,882 vehicles and fuel tanks, 27,186 artillery systems, 1,375 multiple launch rocket systems, 1,152 air defense systems, 370 airplanes, 335 helicopters, 34,539 drones, 28 ships and boats, and one submarine.
However, it's crucial to remember that the accuracy of these reported figures is challenging to verify due to limited independent access, conflicting methodologies, and wartime information control. Various factors affect the reliability of estimations, such as sources, methodologies, underreporting, data lag, and classification ambiguities.
For instance, Mediazona's open-source tracking relies on publicly available obituaries, social media, and regional probate records to compile a named list of deceased soldiers. Though this method highlights acute losses during specific battles, it undercounts casualties not publicly disclosed. The government's figures also differ sharply between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides publishing incomplete data.
Independent analysts have confirmed at least 2,500+ visually verified tank losses, yet wartime production and refurbishment complicate calculations of attrition rates. The comparison with civilian casualties is enlightening – the UN reported 12,910 civilian deaths as of March 31, 2025, with actual figures likely higher, underscoring similar challenges in military reporting.
In summary, reports of Russian losses provide a directional picture but not precise totals. While media sources like Mediazona and Oryx offer the most transparent data, both represent lower bounds. Absolute figures from governments should be treated with skepticism due to operational secrecy and propaganda incentives.
- As of May 2nd, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported a total of 1,110 casualties among Russian forces in Ukraine since the commencement of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, resulting in a staggering loss of 954,300 troops.
- The Ukrainian report also detailed a significant loss of military hardware, with 10,741 tanks, 22,369 armored fighting vehicles, and other equipment accounting for part of the Russian arsenal losses.
- In contrast, the accuracy of these reported figures is difficult to verify due to limited independent access, conflicting methodologies, and wartime information control.
- Independent analysts have confirmed at least 2,500+ visually verified tank losses, but the actual attrition rate is complicated by wartime production and refurbishment.
