A new report estimates that Russian military losses in Ukraine have reached approximately 1.4 million soldiers, encompassing those killed, missing, or wounded since the full-scale invasion began.
The assessment also indicates a deterioration in the quality and quantity of recruits during the spring months, signaling deepening manpower challenges for Moscow.
The figures, cited by Helsingin Sanomat, draw on data from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and other open-source intelligence efforts.
While exact casualty counts remain difficult to verify independently, the scale of the estimate underscores the attritional nature of the conflict and the severe toll on Russian forces.
This development adds to a growing body of evidence regarding the sustainability of Russia's military campaign.
Recent reporting has highlighted extreme frontline conditions, with some assessments suggesting that soldiers in specific sectors survive only minutes before being killed or wounded.