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New Study Estimates Over 2 Million Casualties in Russia-Ukraine War
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 1, 2026
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A CSIS study estimates over two million total casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war, with Russia suffering 1.4 million including 450,000 deaths, and Ukraine facing up to 625,000 casualties. The report cites Ukraine's drone warfare and Russian military issues as key factors in the high Russian losses, marking the conflict as one of the deadliest modern wars.
- 01Russia has lost about 450,000 soldiers killed and 1.4 million total casualties in the Ukraine war.
- 02Ukraine's casualties range between 525,000 and 625,000, including up to 150,000 deaths.
- 03Total casualties on both sides have exceeded two million people.
- 04Russian losses are disproportionately high, with nearly eight Russian casualties per Ukrainian in early 2023.
- 05Ukraine's drone warfare has expanded combat zones, increasing Russian casualties.
- 06Russian military issues include poor coordination, training, corruption, and low morale.
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