Breaking News : NEARLY 2 MILLION SOLDIERS LOST: NEW REPORT REVEALS SHOCKING SCALE OF UKRAINE WAR C∆SUALTIES
A new in-depth assessment by the US-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has revealed that the war in Ukraine has resulted in close to two million military c∆sualties, making it one of the de∆dliest conflicts of the modern era.
According to the report, Russian forces have suffered the heaviest losses, with total casualties estimated at up to 1.2 million, including as many as 325,000 soldiers unalived since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Analysts note that no major military power has endured losses on this scale since the Second World War.
Ukrainian forces have also paid a devastating price. The study estimates between 500,000 and 600,000 Ukrainian military c∆sualties, with approximately 100,000 to 140,000 troops unalived over the course of the war. Combined losses on both sides are assessed at around 1.8 million, with projections indicating the figure could reach two million by early 2026 if the intensity of fighting continues.
The report highlights a significant gap between official c∆sualty figures and independent estimates. Ukrainian authorities have previously acknowledged tens of thousands of military de∆ths, while independent Russian and Western researchers tracking obituaries and open-source data have identified more than 160,000 confirmed Russian f∆talities, suggesting actual numbers are considerably higher.
Beyond the battlefield, the civilian cost continues to rise. United Nations monitoring data indicates that 2025 recorded the highest civilian de∆th toll of the war, with more than 2,500 civilians unalived and over 12,000 injured during the year alone. Verified civilian de∆ths since the start of the invasion now approach 15,000, a figure widely believed to understate the true scale of the tragedy.
The findings come as diplomatic efforts involving Ukraine, Russia, and the United States struggle to gain traction, while heavy fighting persists across multiple fronts. The report underscores that the war has evolved into a prolonged conflict of attrition, with human losses reaching levels rarely seen in the 21st century.
Source: NDTV, citing a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)