Russian Military Casualties in Ukraine Exceed 350,000

As of late December 2025, the total number of Russian military personnel killed in the Ukraine conflict has reached 352,000, according to a joint study by Mediazona and Meduza. This figure includes 261,000 officially recognized deaths and approximately 90,000 missing in action. The data is compiled from lists of identified fatalities and Russia's Probate Registry. The study emphasizes that these numbers do not account for foreign nationals fighting alongside Russian forces. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant losses for Russia, with estimates indicating over 1.2 million total casualties, including wounded. The reporting on these losses is part of a broader effort to provide transparency regarding the human cost of the war. The last update to the casualty figures was on May 9, 2026.

Key Points: • Total Russian military casualties in Ukraine reach 352,000 as of December 2025. • Casualty figures include 261,000 officially recognized deaths and 90,000 missing in action. • The data is compiled by independent media outlets using verified sources and the Probate Registry.