Russia has likely lost more than a million troops since its full-scale war in Ukraine began in 2022, UK Defence Intelligence has claimed.
Data shows that Moscow has lost approximately 1,050,000 warfighters killed or wounded. From these figures, an estimated 260,000 losses have occurred since the start of 2025.
The information is based on an analysis of the Russian government’s General Staff reports, which show an average daily loss of about 1,072 personnel during July 2025.
In early August, the British agency said that the Kremlin had reported losses of around 1,120 personnel per day, along with dozens of military vehicles and weapons, as Russia’s aggression continues.
“Russian casualty rates have moderately decreased month on month since March 2025, with July’s average daily rate the lowest reported since April 2024,” the intelligence service said.
“The moderate decreases in Russia’s monthly casualty rates have occurred at the same time as Russian attacks across the frontline have continued at a high operational tempo and Russia has continued to make steady incremental gains in the Donbas.”
London’s report follows US President Donald Trump’s statement on August 1 that the Russian Armed Forces have lost about 112,500 soldiers since the beginning of this year, a number notably lower than British intelligence documentation.
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Tensions Rise in Donetsk, Territory Swap Option
The UK intelligence report came after the Ukrainian government announced plans to evacuate more residents from villages in eastern Donetsk.
Donetsk remains Russia’s hotspot for attacks and has been the key focus of Moscow’s offensive across eastern Ukraine for over a year.
Areas near the Russian border in Kyiv-controlled territory remain among the most contested in efforts to mediate the conflict.
Earlier this month, ahead of a Ukraine-Russia summit in participation with Washington, Trump suggested there could be “swapping of territories” between the two countries as part of a peace process.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky firmly rejected the idea, saying the war-torn country “will not give our land to the occupier.”
