Russia's total military casualties in the war against Ukraine could range from 1.4 million to 2.1 million personnel,
This was stated in a new study by the British publication The Economist.
According to the study, the number of Russian military personnel killed is estimated at between 374,000 and 770,000. Including the wounded, total casualties could reach 2.1 million.
The figures have increased significantly compared to the publication's previous estimates. In May 2026, the number of deaths was estimated at 280,000–518,000, while total casualties were estimated at 1.1–1.5 million.
In July 2025, these figures stood at 190,000–350,000 killed and 900,000–1.3 million total casualties, respectively.