British military intelligence estimates that half a million Russian soldiers have been killed during Vladimir Putin's full-scale war against Ukraine.
Key facts
- British military intelligence estimates 500,000 Russian soldiers killed.
- The figure relates to Vladimir Putin's full-scale war against Ukraine.
- The assessment was reported by Sky News.
Half a million Russian soldiers have been killed in Vladimir Putin’s full-scale war against Ukraine, according to British military intelligence.
The figure, reported by Sky News, marks the toll of Russian losses since the start of the full-scale invasion.
British military intelligence has provided regular assessments of the conflict, and this estimate reflects its latest reading of the human cost borne by Russian forces.
The scale of the casualties underlines the intensity and duration of the fighting that has continued since Russia launched its full-scale offensive against Ukraine.
Why it matters
Casualty estimates offer a measure of the scale and human cost of the war in Ukraine. A figure of half a million killed underscores the severity of the conflict and its continuing toll on Russian forces.
Frequently asked questions
How many Russian soldiers have been killed in the Ukraine war?
British military intelligence estimates that half a million (500,000) Russian soldiers have been killed in Vladimir Putin's full-scale war against Ukraine, according to Sky News.
Who provided the casualty estimate?
The estimate came from British military intelligence and was reported by Sky News.