Russian Forces Have Sustained A Million Losses In Ukraine War, UK Says

Troops march during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade, which will take place at Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square on May 9 Russia’s armed forces have sustained approximately one million casualties since Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine, according to the UK.The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported on Thursday that Russian troops have likely reached this devastating milestone after three years and four months of brutal war.In a post on X, the intelligence officials said: “Of these, it is likely around 250,000 Russian soldiers are killed or missing (presumed dead), Russia’s largest losses in an active conflict since the Second World War.”A fifth of the total losses (200,000) are estimated to have occurred just during the last six months of 2025.“Russia’s permanent combat losses (killed, missing and irrevocably wounded) are likely currently between 400,000 and 500,000 personnel,” the MoD reported.Troops who are wounded “continue to strain the Russian Military Medical System at all levels”, which in turn causes logistically issues and a shortage of military medical personnel.However, the MoD noted that this has not deterred the ongoing Russian brutality against Ukraine.The officials said: “Russia’s senior leadership are almost certainly prepared to tolerate continuously high resultant casualty rates so long as this does not negatively affect public or elite support for the war and those losses can be replaced.”Putin’s troops are still trying to “stretch Ukrainian forces” by approaching with a high number of soldiers to overwhelm them.Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - June 12 2025.Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/1vB3QSA41N#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/6A054RdZ3a— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) June 12, 2025Russia currently controls 18% of Ukrainian territory and has so far refused to agree to any long-term ceasefire deals.Donald Trump has tried to put pressure on both sides to end the war – even if it means resolving it on Putin’s terms – but Moscow keeps coming up with new conditions for peace.The US president also gave Putin a two-week deadline to agree to a ceasefire in late May. That deadline has now passed – but the White House is yet to respond.Related...Putin Ally Can't Even Explain Own Bizarre Theory About West's Ongoing Support For UkraineTrump's White House Redirects Thousands Of Missiles Meant For Ukraine's Use, Zelenskyy SaysTrump Claims Ukraine Gave Putin A Reason To 'Bomb The Hell Out Of Them' – Forgetting 1 Obvious Detail

Comments

Breaking news

Full list of Poundland stores confirmed to close after chain sold for just £1

Metro

Dailymail

Victoria Beckham pays tribute to her 'knight in shining armour' husband David as he is finally honoured with a knighthood

about 1 hour ago

Gang who smuggled Vietnamese woman into Britain stuffed in glovebox of a Vauxhall Vectra are jailed

Dailymail

REVEALED: Elaborate 'deception operation' orchestrated by Trump and Israel's Netanyahu to decapitate Iran's leadership and cripple nuclear program

about 1 hour ago

Bath beat Leicester to end 29-year wait for Premiership title

BBC News

Instant karma! Moment raging motorist speeds past learner with crazy overtake - only to drive straight into the hands of armed police

about 3 hours ago

Comments

Similar News

Russian Forces Expand Fighting to a New Region of Eastern Ukraine

Q&A: Russian POWs, counting casualties and DIY bomb shelters

Russian Scientist Released After Four Months in Federal Custody

Another Wave of Russian Drones Kills Three, Injures 35 in Ukraine

Ukraine maternity hospital hit in deadly Russian drone strikes

Russian drone and missile attacks kill 1 and wound 8 in Ukraine

One dead in Russian strike on Odesa, officials say

Britons ‘better learn to speak Russian’ without major defence spending hike, Nato chief warns

Brits should learn to speak Russian if defence spending isn't ramped up, NATO chief warns

Ukraine's F-16 Took Down Russian Fighter Jet in 'Historic First': Report

Maps Show Russian Territory China Could Annex Amid FSB 'Suspicion'

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk sends invitation to Trump over Russian war

Most Russians No Longer See US as Enemy Nation: Poll

Elon Musk’s father plays down Trump spat in interview with Russian newspaper

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk invites Trump to ‘live in my house’ to experience Russian war

Here’s What’s Happening in America, in Six (Mostly) Russian Terms

Russian Troops Advance Into Another Ukraine Region: Moscow

Putin Warned of Dual Threat to Russian Economy: 'Countdown to a Crisis'

Ukraine Destroys 13 Russian Tanks, 100 Armored Vehicles as Locomotive Hit

Russian Drone Swarms Test a Volunteer Air-Defense Unit Near Kyiv

Breaking news

Full list of Poundland stores confirmed to close after chain sold for just £1

Protesters crowd into parks and plazas at anti-Trump 'No Kings' demonstrations across the US

Florida TSA worker assaulted 79-year-old Jet Blue passenger, cops say

Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and husband killed and two others wounded in ‘politically motivated’ attack: Latest

Minnesota politician and husband shot dead by person 'pretending to be police officer'

Scots cops sent to Northern Ireland as police officers injured in fireworks riots

Banking hub in Bathgate to be relocated within supermarket car park

Three arrested over body of man found at side of road as death probe continues

Plane crash victim's son says he'll relive his mother's last moments 'to the day I die'

Ibiza snake plague has tourists 'too scared to swim' as 6ft beasts seen in sea

Kate Middleton's firm command for Prince Louis on palace balcony exposed by lip reader

Kemi Badenoch bills taxpayers for nearly £3,000 worth of electricity bills for second home

JENNIE BOND: 'Kate Middleton's powerful Trooping the Colour change speaks volumes'

Ryan Thomas insists 'nepo baby' daughter Scarlett, 16, is 'not getting a free ride' as she is tipped for a £2million payday

Reeves and Starmer are defunding the police. Even loyal Labour ministers are telling DAN HODGES that the Chancellor's spending decisions are 'bonkers' and Britain's thin blue line will be stretched to breaking point...

Pies are recalled because wrong use-by date implies they are safe to eat until June 2026

PETER HITCHENS: To those bomb-happy fools rejoicing at war I ask you this: Do you really want to see the Middle East become a radioactive wasteland?

The true cost of Glasgow's gang wars: How city is fighting drugs crisis after kingpins flood streets with heroin and cocaine leading to addicts shooting up in parks and dropping needles with impunity

On the trail of Jay Slater's 'missing mates': The five key witnesses who could hold the secrets to his death after inquest was halted... and where they are now

Life in Britain's CHEAPEST town: House prices in Burnley are lower than anywhere else... but locals still can't afford them

Netflix fans gripped by Downton Abbey star's horror movie hailed as 'an all-time favourite' with extreme gore and 'proper mystery'

Revealed: SECOND woman stalked and brutally attacked in idyllic French village where British expat was stabbed to death: Six weeks on from Karen Carter's murder, a sinister new development...

Outnumbered star secretly gets married to his long-term girlfriend in secluded countryside wedding

Victoria Beckham pays tribute to her 'knight in shining armour' husband David as he is finally honoured with a knighthood

Gang who smuggled Vietnamese woman into Britain stuffed in glovebox of a Vauxhall Vectra are jailed

DR ELLIE: My bottom has been really itchy for months. What CAN I do about it?

Police hunt man in his 50s after woman reports attempted rape at cinema

Blake Lively's next move in Justin Baldoni legal war… and it involves former BFF Taylor Swift

Gemma Collins reveals ambition to become a dame as she recalls charming King Charles and Queen Camilla

REVEALED: Elaborate 'deception operation' orchestrated by Trump and Israel's Netanyahu to decapitate Iran's leadership and cripple nuclear program

Bath beat Leicester to end 29-year wait for Premiership title

'Destruction all around': BBC reports from Israeli city targeted by Iran

What We Know About ‘No Kings’ Protests Ahead of Trump’s Military Parade on Saturday

Washington’s Last Military Parade Came at a Very Different Moment

Moment one of Putin’s warplanes crashes after wing falls off during bombing raid

How to lock your Nectar card after Sainsbury’s shoppers have points stolen

Hunt for shooter ‘posing as police officer’ after US politician assassinated

Satellite photos reveal damage to Iranian missile bases after Israeli strikes

Photos capture South Africa's emotional WTC final victory over Australia at Lord's

A Minnesota mayor says two state lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday

Two skydivers die in ‘tragic accident’ at Devon airfield

Love Island star revealed as 'business brain' of drug cartel after two jailed

King Charles' strong words during Trooping the Colour parade decoded

Air India slammed over 'broken planes'

Two skydivers die in 'tragic accident' at Devon airfield

US politician and husband shot dead in 'politically motivated assassination' - second politician also targeted

Nuclear threat wasn't the only reason Israel attacked Iran

Two popular Livingston pubs win extensions to their licence to allow outdoor drinking

Sir Chris Hoy shares new update on 'terrifying' cancer 'death sentence'

Girl skipped dinner so parents can eat - the true reality of UK child poverty

Zoe Slater's EastEnders return 'sealed' for next week as fans 'solve' soap's latest clue

Gen Z are taking up church bellringing - with some as young as 18 learning the ropes

Only watching these four streaming platforms means you don't need £174 TV licence

Royal fans make same observation after spotting Prince Louis 'photobombing' dad William

Prince Louis' 'major change' at Trooping the Colour as George and Charlotte take charge

Dua Lipa was just spotted wearing this 'sexy' Boux Avenue bra and right now it's half-price

Tanya Bardsley stunned as surgeon 'scraped 20-year-old filler out' during face lift