14/07/2026
Russia-Ukraine: Four and a half years into the war, Russia holds territory but has suffered enormous manpower losses, while Ukraine has endured massive destruction yet continues to resist with Western support and advanced drone warfare.
01: The war began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
02: Total military casualties on both sides are estimated at 1.3–2.0 million+, making it Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
03: Russian military casualties are estimated at about 1 million+ killed and wounded. (russiamatters.org)
04: Ukrainian military casualties are estimated at about 250,000–625,000 killed and wounded, depending on the source.
05: Ukrainian military fatalities are estimated at 125,000–150,000.
(theguardian.com)
06: Russian fatalities are estimated at 200,000–350,000+, with independent confirmed deaths above 200,000.
07: Ukraine has suffered 62,000+ civilian casualties (killed and injured) since 2022. (statista.com)
08: currently occupies roughly 18–20% of territory, including and parts of , , , and .
09: The war has evolved into a drone- and missile-intensive conflict, with Ukraine conducting deep strikes on Russian oil facilities, air bases, and logistics networks.
10: Despite heavy losses and sanctions, Russia continues offensives, while Ukraine relies on Western military aid, air-defense systems, and growing domestic drone production.