# Ukraine says Russia has lost nearly 1.5 million troops since invasion began

https://mins.news/en/item/49233

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-08 06:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/general-staff-russia-has-lost-1-499-390-troops-in-ukraine-since-feb-24-2022/

> Ukraine’s General Staff said on Sept. 8 that Russian forces have suffered about 1,499,390 troop casualties since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,410 over the previous day. It also reported Russian losses of tanks, artillery, drones, aircraft and naval vessels.

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