Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Reports Over 1.43 Million Russian Troops Lost
The war between Ukraine and Russia has been going on for a long time.
Ukraine says Russia has lost over 1.43 million soldiers and a lot of military equipment.
Russia doesn't agree with these numbers.
Ukraine also sent many drones to attack places near Moscow, and Russia says they stopped most of them.
There have been many people hurt and killed in both countries because of the fighting.
Some places in Ukraine, like Odesa, are being attacked every day.
Both sides are blaming each other for the violence.
Ukraine reports Russia has lost 1,430,530 troops since the full-scale invasion began on 24 February 2022.
Russia has lost significant battlefield equipment, including 12,158 tanks and 46,343 artillery systems.
Ukraine's casualties are estimated between 500,000 and 600,000, with 100,000 to 140,000 killed in action.
Russia's casualties are concentrated in poorer regions and among ethnic minority communities.
Ukraine launched a drone attack targeting Moscow, injuring 10 people and causing fires in several buildings.
- Who
- Ukraine and Russia
- What
- Reported troop losses and escalating attacks
- When
- Since 24 February 2022, with recent events in July 2026
- Where
- Ukraine and Russia
- Why
- Ongoing full-scale invasion and retaliatory strikes
Ukraine
Russia
Casualty Reports
Ukraine
Ukraine reports Russia has lost over 1.43 million troops and significant battlefield equipment.
Russia
Russia does not publicly confirm these figures and maintains operational secrecy.
Drone Attacks
Ukraine
Ukraine claims it targeted logistical facilities and an oil depot near Moscow.
Russia
Russia states it intercepted and destroyed 381 Ukrainian drones, minimizing the impact.
- Russian Troops Lost
- 1,430,530
- Ukrainian Casualties (Est.)
- 500,000 to 600,000
- Russian Equipment Lost
- 12,158 tanks, 24,971 armoured vehicles, 122,894 vehicles and fuel tanks, 46,343 artillery systems, 1,953 MLRS, 1,511 air defence systems, 438 aircraft, 354 helicopters, 418,425 drones, 1,965 ground robotics systems, 34 ships and boats, 2 submarines
- Odesa Casualties (July)
- 28
- Moscow Drone Attack Injuries
- 10
- Wildberries Warehouse Casualties (18 July)
- 7 killed, dozens injured