Russian War Casualties Reach Up to 2.1 Million – The Economist
- Total Russian military casualties since the launch of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine are estimated at between 1.4 million and 2.1 million personnel killed and wounded, according to a study published by The Economist.
- The publication’s models estimate that between 374,000 and 770,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in action, marking a steep increase over previous research milestones.
- In May 2026, the magazine estimated Russian fatalities at 280,000 to 518,000, with total casualties between 1.1 million and 1.5 million.
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- Total Russian military casualties since the launch of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine are estimated at between 1.4 million and 2.1 million personnel killed and wounded, according to a study published by The Economist.
- The publication’s models estimate that between 374,000 and 770,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in action, marking a steep increase over previous research milestones.
- In May 2026, the magazine estimated Russian fatalities at 280,000 to 518,000, with total casualties between 1.1 million and 1.5 million.
Sources: Kyivpost