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Ukraine: Russia Has Lost 376,000 Soldiers in the War

Feb 5, 2026 February 5, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Ukraine claims that Russia has lost 376,000 soldiers since the beginning of the invasion, with significant losses in equipment as well. A U.S. intelligence report suggests that these losses have severely hindered Russia's military capabilities. This situation highlights the ongoing conflict's impact on military readiness and international relations.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The reported heavy losses for Russia highlight the ongoing intensity and potential long-term impacts of the Ukraine conflict.

👥 Key Players

Ukrainian Army MENTIONED
Military force of Ukraine
"They are directly involved in the conflict with Russia and provide updates on the war's progress."
Russian Military MENTIONED
Military force of Russia
"They are the opposing force in the conflict with Ukraine, and their losses impact Russia's military capabilities."
U.S. Intelligence MENTIONED
Provider of intelligence assessments
"Their reports influence international understanding and policy decisions regarding the conflict."

📰 What Happened

Ukraine claims that Russia has lost 376,000 soldiers since the invasion began, with significant losses in military equipment. A U.S. intelligence report suggests these losses have severely hindered Russia's military capabilities.

  • Ukraine reports 376,000 Russian casualties since the invasion.
  • U.S. intelligence estimates Russian military capabilities are delayed by 18 years due to losses.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran may view the weakening of Russia as a shift in regional power dynamics, affecting its own strategic calculations.
🌍 Regional: The conflict impacts European security and energy markets, which are of interest to Middle Eastern countries.
🌐 International: The war influences global political alignments, NATO strategies, and economic sanctions affecting global markets.

📚 Background

The Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022 and has resulted in significant military and civilian casualties, impacting global politics and economies.

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📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The figures are reported by Ukraine and supported by U.S. intelligence, but Russia has not confirmed these numbers, indicating potential discrepancies.

The Ukrainian army stated on Sunday, January 21, that Russia has lost 376,000 soldiers since the invasion of Ukraine. This figure also includes 760 casualties from the previous day. According to Ukraine, Russia has also lost a number of vehicles and equipment, including 11,466 armored combat vehicles, 11,862 fuel trucks, and 6,181 tanks in this war. Russia has not commented on these figures. The military casualty figures for Russia in the Ukraine war have increased by sixty thousand in the last forty days. Reuters reported on Tuesday, December 21, citing an informed source, that a declassified U.S. intelligence report estimated that 315,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in the Ukraine war, which is nearly 90% of the personnel Russia had at the time of the invasion on February 24, 2022. This source also stated that the report assessed that the casualties of Russian military personnel and the loss of equipment and armored vehicles have delayed Russia's military modernization by 18 years. Reports of 'shelling' in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk; 25 people killed. Hundreds protested in support of a jailed activist in Russia. The United States expanded sanctions against Russian oil exports. Ukraine attacked targets in Russia; the Kremlin reported the capture of a Ukrainian village. The largest NATO military exercise with 90,000 soldiers will take place. Zelensky urged the people of Ukraine to take 'initiative' regarding the course of the war with Russia.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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