Casualties of the Russo-Ukrainian war
Updated: 5/24/2026, 7:00:05 PM Wikipedia source
The casualties in the Russo-Ukrainian war include six deaths during the 2014 annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, 14,200–14,400 military and civilian deaths during the war in Donbas, and between 400,000 and 1 million estimated casualties (killed and wounded) during the Russian invasion of Ukraine from 24 February 2022 to November 2025. The War in Donbas's deadliest phase (pre-2022) occurred before the Minsk agreements, aimed at ceasefire and settlement. Despite varied reports on Ukrainian military casualties due to underreporting, official figures eventually tallied, indicating notable military and civilian casualties on both sides. The war also saw a large number of missing and captured individuals, and efforts to exchange prisoners between conflicting parties. Foreign fighters and civilian casualties added to the war's complexity, with international involvement and impacts extending beyond the immediate conflict zones. Reports from Russian and Ukrainian sources relating to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine are conflicting, but indicate high military and civilian casualties. Both foreign fighters and foreign civilian deaths have been reported. Efforts to identify and repatriate the deceased, alongside the treatment of prisoners of war, highlighted the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
Tables
· War in Donbas (2014–2022) › Total deaths
Total
Total
Breakdown
Total
Fatalities
14,200–14,400
Time period
6 Apr. 2014 – 31 Dec. 2021
Source
United Nations
Civilians
Civilians
Breakdown
Civilians
Fatalities
3,404 (306 foreign)
Time period
6 Apr. 2014 – 31 Dec. 2021
Source
United Nations
Ukrainian forces
(AFU, NGU, SBGS
and volunteer forces)
Ukrainian forces
(AFU, NGU, SBGS
and volunteer forces)
Breakdown
Ukrainian forces
(AFU, NGU, SBGS
and volunteer forces)
Fatalities
4,400
Time period
6 Apr. 2014 – 31 Dec. 2021
Source
United Nations
4,535
4,535
Breakdown
4,535
Fatalities
6 Apr. 2014 – 23 Feb. 2022
Time period
Museum of Military History
6,310
6,310
Breakdown
6,310
Fatalities
6 Apr. 2014 – 23 Feb. 2022
Time period
UALosses project
Pro-Russian forces
(DPR and LPR forces)
Pro-Russian forces
(DPR and LPR forces)
Breakdown
Pro-Russian forces
(DPR and LPR forces)
Fatalities
6,500
Time period
6 Apr. 2014 – 31 Dec. 2021
Source
United Nations
17
17
Breakdown
17
Fatalities
1 Jan. – 25 Feb. 2022
Time period
DPR & LPR
Russian Armed Forces
Russian Armed Forces
Breakdown
Russian Armed Forces
Fatalities
400–500
Time period
6 Apr. 2014 – 10 Mar. 2015
Source
US State Department
| Breakdown | Fatalities | Time period | Source |
| Total | 14,200–14,400 | 6 Apr. 2014 – 31 Dec. 2021 | United Nations |
| Civilians | 3,404 (306 foreign) | 6 Apr. 2014 – 31 Dec. 2021 | United Nations |
| Ukrainian forces (AFU, NGU, SBGS and volunteer forces) | 4,400 | 6 Apr. 2014 – 31 Dec. 2021 | United Nations |
| 4,535 | 6 Apr. 2014 – 23 Feb. 2022 | Museum of Military History | |
| 6,310 | 6 Apr. 2014 – 23 Feb. 2022 | UALosses project | |
| Pro-Russian forces (DPR and LPR forces) | 6,500 | 6 Apr. 2014 – 31 Dec. 2021 | United Nations |
| 17 | 1 Jan. – 25 Feb. 2022 | DPR & LPR | |
| Russian Armed Forces | 400–500 | 6 Apr. 2014 – 10 Mar. 2015 | US State Department |
· War in Donbas (2014–2022) › Deaths by regions
Donetsk region
Donetsk region
Region
Donetsk region
Fatalities
2,420 civilians and DPR fighters
Time period
6 April 2014 – 15 February 2015
Source
OCHA
Luhansk region
Luhansk region
Region
Luhansk region
Fatalities
1,185 civilians and LPR fighters
Time period
1 May 2014 – 15 February 2015
Source
OCHA
Donetsk region
Donetsk region
Region
Donetsk region
Fatalities
4,374 civilians
Time period
6 April 2014 – 18 February 2022
Source
DPR
Luhansk region
Luhansk region
Region
Luhansk region
Fatalities
2,269 civilians
Time period
6 April 2014 – 23 February 2022
Source
LPR
| Region | Fatalities | Time period | Source |
| Donetsk region | 2,420 civilians and DPR fighters | 6 April 2014 – 15 February 2015 | OCHA |
| Luhansk region | 1,185 civilians and LPR fighters | 1 May 2014 – 15 February 2015 | OCHA |
| Donetsk region | 4,374 civilians | 6 April 2014 – 18 February 2022 | DPR |
| Luhansk region | 2,269 civilians | 6 April 2014 – 23 February 2022 | LPR |
· Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present) › Total casualties
Civilians in Ukraine
Civilians in Ukraine
Breakdown
Civilians in Ukraine
Casualties
15,578 killed, 43,352 wounded
(confirmed minimum, thought higher)
Time period
24 Feb. 2022 – 31 Mar. 2026
Source
United Nations
Ukrainian civilians
Ukrainian civilians
Breakdown
Ukrainian civilians
Casualties
12,000+ killed (confirmed),
16,000+ captive
Time period
24 Feb. 2022 – 17 June 2024
24 Feb. 2022 – 16 Dec. 2024
Source
Ukraine
Russian civilians
Russian civilians
Breakdown
Russian civilians
Casualties
394 killed (in Western Russia)
Time period
24 Feb. 2022 – 25 Dec. 2024
Source
7x7
1,074 killed (including Crimea)
1,074 killed (including Crimea)
Breakdown
1,074 killed (including Crimea)
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 15 Jan. 2026
Time period
Russia
Ukrainian forces
Ukrainian forces
Breakdown
Ukrainian forces
Casualties
500,000–600,000 casualties
(100,000–140,000 killed)
Time period
24 Feb. 2022 – 1 Jan. 2026
Source
CSIS estimate
200,000 killed
200,000 killed
Breakdown
200,000 killed
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 19 Feb. 2026
Time period
BBC News estimate
1,500,000 killed and wounded
1,500,000 killed and wounded
Breakdown
1,500,000 killed and wounded
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 24 Feb. 2026
Time period
Russian Ministry of Defense
91,559 killed (incl. non-combat),
95,165 missing, 4,454 captured
(conf. by names)
91,559 killed (incl. non-combat),
95,165 missing, 4,454 captured
(conf. by names)
Breakdown
91,559 killed (incl. non-combat),
95,165 missing, 4,454 captured
(conf. by names)
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 8 Apr. 2026
Time period
UALosses project
Ukrainian forces (AFU)
Ukrainian forces (AFU)
Breakdown
Ukrainian forces (AFU)
Casualties
70,000 killed, 35,000 missing
Time period
24 Feb. 2022 – 4 Dec. 2024
Source
Yuriy Butusov citing sources
within the AFU headquarters
55,000 killed, 380,000 wounded,
81,000 missing
8,000 captured
55,000 killed, 380,000 wounded,
81,000 missing
8,000 captured
Breakdown
55,000 killed, 380,000 wounded,
81,000 missing
8,000 captured
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 4 Feb. 2026
24 Feb. 2022 – 27 Feb. 2026
24 Feb. 2022 – 30 Oct. 2024
Time period
Ukraine
Russian forces
Russian forces
Breakdown
Russian forces
Casualties
1,147,740 losses
Time period
24 Feb. 2022 – 6 Nov. 2025
Source
Armed Forces of Ukraine
1,225,000 killed and wounded
1,225,000 killed and wounded
Breakdown
1,225,000 killed and wounded
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 26 Jan. 2026
Time period
UK estimate
1,200,000 casualties
(275,000–325,000 killed)
1,200,000 casualties
(275,000–325,000 killed)
Breakdown
1,200,000 casualties
(275,000–325,000 killed)
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 1 Jan. 2026
Time period
CSIS estimate
1,100,000–1,400,000 casualties
(230,000–430,000 killed)
1,100,000–1,400,000 casualties
(230,000–430,000 killed)
Breakdown
1,100,000–1,400,000 casualties
(230,000–430,000 killed)
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 24 Feb. 2026
Time period
The Economist estimate
353,600-504,000 killed
353,600-504,000 killed
Breakdown
353,600-504,000 killed
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 1 May 2026
Time period
BBC News Russian estimate
Russian forces
(DPR & LPR militia excluded)
Russian forces
(DPR & LPR militia excluded)
Breakdown
Russian forces
(DPR & LPR militia excluded)
Casualties
352,000 killed
Time period
24 Feb. 2022 – 31 Dec. 2025
Source
Mediazona & Meduza estimate
332,600-480,500 killed
(217,808 conf. by names)
332,600-480,500 killed
(217,808 conf. by names)
Breakdown
332,600-480,500 killed
(217,808 conf. by names)
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 9 May 2026
Time period
BBC News Russian &
Mediazona estimate
Russian forces
(PMC Wagner)
Russian forces
(PMC Wagner)
Breakdown
Russian forces
(PMC Wagner)
Casualties
22,000 killed, 40,000 wounded
Time period
24 Feb. 2022 – 20 May 2023
Source
PMC Wagner
20,000 killed, 40,000 wounded
20,000 killed, 40,000 wounded
Breakdown
20,000 killed, 40,000 wounded
Casualties
24 Feb. 2022 – 30 Nov. 2023
Time period
UK estimate
Russian forces
(PMCs Wagner, Redut & others)
Russian forces
(PMCs Wagner, Redut & others)
Breakdown
Russian forces
(PMCs Wagner, Redut & others)
Casualties
18,961–20,071 killed
(conf. by names)
Time period
24 Feb. 2022 – 9 May 2026
Source
BBC News Russian &
Mediazona
Russian forces
(Donetsk & Luhansk PR)
Russian forces
(Donetsk & Luhansk PR)
Breakdown
Russian forces
(Donetsk & Luhansk PR)
Casualties
21,000–23,500 killed
Time period
24 Feb. – 31 Dec. 2022
Source
BBC News Russian estimate
DPRK forces
DPRK forces
Breakdown
DPRK forces
Casualties
6,000+ killed and wounded
Time period
14 Dec. 2024 – 15 June 2025
Source
UK estimate
6,000 killed and wounded, 2 captured
6,000 killed and wounded, 2 captured
Breakdown
6,000 killed and wounded, 2 captured
Casualties
14 Dec. 2024 – 12 Feb. 2026
Time period
South Korean estimate
2,304 killed
2,304 killed
Breakdown
2,304 killed
Casualties
14 Dec. 2024 – 25 Apr. 2026
Time period
BBC News analysis of DPRK memorial
| Breakdown | Casualties | Time period | Source |
| Civilians in Ukraine | 15,578 killed, 43,352 wounded (confirmed minimum, thought higher) | 24 Feb. 2022 – 31 Mar. 2026 | United Nations |
| Ukrainian civilians | 12,000+ killed (confirmed), 16,000+ captive | 24 Feb. 2022 – 17 June 2024 24 Feb. 2022 – 16 Dec. 2024 | Ukraine |
| Russian civilians | 394 killed (in Western Russia) | 24 Feb. 2022 – 25 Dec. 2024 | 7x7 |
| 1,074 killed (including Crimea) | 24 Feb. 2022 – 15 Jan. 2026 | Russia | |
| Ukrainian forces | 500,000–600,000 casualties (100,000–140,000 killed) | 24 Feb. 2022 – 1 Jan. 2026 | CSIS estimate |
| 200,000 killed | 24 Feb. 2022 – 19 Feb. 2026 | BBC News estimate | |
| 1,500,000 killed and wounded | 24 Feb. 2022 – 24 Feb. 2026 | Russian Ministry of Defense | |
| 91,559 killed (incl. non-combat), 95,165 missing, 4,454 captured (conf. by names) | 24 Feb. 2022 – 8 Apr. 2026 | UALosses project | |
| Ukrainian forces (AFU) | 70,000 killed, 35,000 missing | 24 Feb. 2022 – 4 Dec. 2024 | Yuriy Butusov citing sources within the AFU headquarters |
| 55,000 killed, 380,000 wounded, 81,000 missing 8,000 captured | 24 Feb. 2022 – 4 Feb. 2026 24 Feb. 2022 – 27 Feb. 2026 24 Feb. 2022 – 30 Oct. 2024 | Ukraine | |
| Russian forces | 1,147,740 losses | 24 Feb. 2022 – 6 Nov. 2025 | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| 1,225,000 killed and wounded | 24 Feb. 2022 – 26 Jan. 2026 | UK estimate | |
| 1,200,000 casualties (275,000–325,000 killed) | 24 Feb. 2022 – 1 Jan. 2026 | CSIS estimate | |
| 1,100,000–1,400,000 casualties (230,000–430,000 killed) | 24 Feb. 2022 – 24 Feb. 2026 | The Economist estimate | |
| 353,600-504,000 killed | 24 Feb. 2022 – 1 May 2026 | BBC News Russian estimate | |
| Russian forces (DPR & LPR militia excluded) | 352,000 killed | 24 Feb. 2022 – 31 Dec. 2025 | Mediazona & Meduza estimate |
| 332,600-480,500 killed (217,808 conf. by names) | 24 Feb. 2022 – 9 May 2026 | BBC News Russian & Mediazona estimate | |
| Russian forces (PMC Wagner) | 22,000 killed, 40,000 wounded | 24 Feb. 2022 – 20 May 2023 | PMC Wagner |
| 20,000 killed, 40,000 wounded | 24 Feb. 2022 – 30 Nov. 2023 | UK estimate | |
| Russian forces (PMCs Wagner, Redut & others) | 18,961–20,071 killed (conf. by names) | 24 Feb. 2022 – 9 May 2026 | BBC News Russian & Mediazona |
| Russian forces (Donetsk & Luhansk PR) | 21,000–23,500 killed | 24 Feb. – 31 Dec. 2022 | BBC News Russian estimate |
| DPRK forces | 6,000+ killed and wounded | 14 Dec. 2024 – 15 June 2025 | UK estimate |
| 6,000 killed and wounded, 2 captured | 14 Dec. 2024 – 12 Feb. 2026 | South Korean estimate | |
| 2,304 killed | 14 Dec. 2024 – 25 Apr. 2026 | BBC News analysis of DPRK memorial |
Civilian deaths by area (Ukrainian-controlled & formerly Ukrainian-controlled) · Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present) › Civilian casualties
Cherkasy Oblast
Cherkasy Oblast
Area
Cherkasy Oblast
Fatalities
26
Time period
24 February 2022 – 31 December 2023
Source
Ukrainian authorities
Chernihiv Oblast
Chernihiv Oblast
Area
Chernihiv Oblast
Fatalities
725+
Time period
24 February 2022 – 19 August 2023
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Area
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Fatalities
171
Time period
24 April 2022 – 15 May 2024
Donetsk Oblast
Donetsk Oblast
Area
Donetsk Oblast
Fatalities
28,673+
Time period
24 February 2022 – 12 February 2025
Kharkiv Oblast
Kharkiv Oblast
Area
Kharkiv Oblast
Fatalities
1,699
Time period
24 February – 31 December 2022
Kherson Oblast
Kherson Oblast
Area
Kherson Oblast
Fatalities
566
Time period
24 February 2022 – 30 May 2024
Khmelnytskyi Oblast
Khmelnytskyi Oblast
Area
Khmelnytskyi Oblast
Fatalities
4
Time period
24 February 2022 – 27 February 2023
Kirovohrad Oblast
Kirovohrad Oblast
Area
Kirovohrad Oblast
Fatalities
9
Time period
24 February 2022 – 4 January 2024
Kyiv
Kyiv
Area
Kyiv
Fatalities
200
Time period
24 February 2022 – 24 February 2024
Kyiv Oblast
Kyiv Oblast
Area
Kyiv Oblast
Fatalities
1,569
Time period
24 February – 2 April 2022
Luhansk Oblast
Luhansk Oblast
Area
Luhansk Oblast
Fatalities
815
Time period
24 February – 31 December 2022
Lviv Oblast
Lviv Oblast
Area
Lviv Oblast
Fatalities
22
Time period
18 April 2022 – 6 July 2023
Mykolaiv Oblast
Mykolaiv Oblast
Area
Mykolaiv Oblast
Fatalities
413
Time period
24 February 2022 – 17 January 2023
Odesa Oblast
Odesa Oblast
Area
Odesa Oblast
Fatalities
51
Time period
24 February 2022 – 2 March 2024
Poltava Oblast
Poltava Oblast
Area
Poltava Oblast
Fatalities
22
Time period
27 June 2022
Rivne Oblast
Rivne Oblast
Area
Rivne Oblast
Fatalities
25
Time period
24 February – 23 June 2022
Sumy Oblast
Sumy Oblast
Area
Sumy Oblast
Fatalities
341
Time period
24 February – 31 December 2022
Vinnytsia Oblast
Vinnytsia Oblast
Area
Vinnytsia Oblast
Fatalities
30
Time period
24 February 2022 – 14 March 2024
Volyn Oblast
Volyn Oblast
Area
Volyn Oblast
Fatalities
8
Time period
24 February 2022 – 15 August 2023
Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Area
Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Fatalities
88
Time period
24 February 2022 – 18 October 2023
Zhytomyr Oblast
Zhytomyr Oblast
Area
Zhytomyr Oblast
Fatalities
283
Time period
24 February – 31 December 2022
| Area | Fatalities | Time period | Source | Ref. |
| Cherkasy Oblast | 26 | 24 February 2022 – 31 December 2023 | Ukrainian authorities | |
| Chernihiv Oblast | 725+ | 24 February 2022 – 19 August 2023 | ||
| Dnipropetrovsk Oblast | 171 | 24 April 2022 – 15 May 2024 | ||
| Donetsk Oblast | 28,673+ | 24 February 2022 – 12 February 2025 | ||
| Kharkiv Oblast | 1,699 | 24 February – 31 December 2022 | ||
| Kherson Oblast | 566 | 24 February 2022 – 30 May 2024 | ||
| Khmelnytskyi Oblast | 4 | 24 February 2022 – 27 February 2023 | ||
| Kirovohrad Oblast | 9 | 24 February 2022 – 4 January 2024 | ||
| Kyiv | 200 | 24 February 2022 – 24 February 2024 | ||
| Kyiv Oblast | 1,569 | 24 February – 2 April 2022 | ||
| Luhansk Oblast | 815 | 24 February – 31 December 2022 | ||
| Lviv Oblast | 22 | 18 April 2022 – 6 July 2023 | ||
| Mykolaiv Oblast | 413 | 24 February 2022 – 17 January 2023 | ||
| Odesa Oblast | 51 | 24 February 2022 – 2 March 2024 | ||
| Poltava Oblast | 22 | 27 June 2022 | ||
| Rivne Oblast | 25 | 24 February – 23 June 2022 | ||
| Sumy Oblast | 341 | 24 February – 31 December 2022 | ||
| Vinnytsia Oblast | 30 | 24 February 2022 – 14 March 2024 | ||
| Volyn Oblast | 8 | 24 February 2022 – 15 August 2023 | ||
| Zaporizhzhia Oblast | 88 | 24 February 2022 – 18 October 2023 | ||
| Zhytomyr Oblast | 283 | 24 February – 31 December 2022 |
Civilian deaths by area (Russian-controlled areas and Russia) · Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present) › Civilian casualties
Donetsk People's Republic
Donetsk People's Republic
Area
Donetsk People's Republic
Fatalities
1,791–5,090
Time period
26 February 2022 – 22 December 2024
Source
Donetsk PR
Luhansk People's Republic
Luhansk People's Republic
Area
Luhansk People's Republic
Fatalities
972+
Time period
17 February 2022 – 28 December 2023
Source
Luhansk PR
Russian-annexed Kherson Oblast
Russian-annexed Kherson Oblast
Area
Russian-annexed Kherson Oblast
Fatalities
68
Time period
6 June 2023, 1 January 2026
Source
Russia
Republic of Crimea
Republic of Crimea
Area
Republic of Crimea
Fatalities
8
Time period
24 February 2022 – 17 July 2023
Source
Russia
Sevastopol
Sevastopol
Area
Sevastopol
Fatalities
5
Time period
23 June 2024
Source
Russia
Western Russia
Western Russia
Area
Western Russia
Fatalities
394
Time period
24 February 2022 – 25 December 2024
Source
7x7
| Area | Fatalities | Time period | Source | Ref. |
| Donetsk People's Republic | 1,791–5,090 | 26 February 2022 – 22 December 2024 | Donetsk PR | |
| Luhansk People's Republic | 972+ | 17 February 2022 – 28 December 2023 | Luhansk PR | |
| Russian-annexed Kherson Oblast | 68 | 6 June 2023, 1 January 2026 | Russia | |
| Republic of Crimea | 8 | 24 February 2022 – 17 July 2023 | Russia | |
| Sevastopol | 5 | 23 June 2024 | Russia | |
| Western Russia | 394 | 24 February 2022 – 25 December 2024 | 7x7 |
References
- Total of 26 reported killed: 1 killed (24 February 2022) 1 killed (26 June 2022) 23 killed (28 April 2023) 1 killed (
- At least 725 reported killed: 700+ as of 23 April 2022 7 killed (19 August 2023) 18 killed (17 April 2024)
- Total of 171 reported killed: 1 killed (24 April 2022) 10 killed (27 May 2022) 7 killed (28 June 2022) 4 killed (15 J
- 28,673+ killed: 3,673 killed, excluding Mariupol and Volnovakha 25,000+ killed in Mariupol
- Total of 566 reported killed: 439 killed in formerly Russian-controlled areas 1 killed (1 December 2022) 2 killed (12
- Total of 4 reported killed: 1 killed (31 December 2022) 1 killed (23 February 2023) 2 killed (27 February 2023)
- Total of 9 reported killed: 3 killed (23 July 2022) 5 killed (28 July 2022) 1 killed (4 January 2024)
- Total of 22 reported killed: 7 killed (18 April 2022) 5 killed (9 March 2023) 10 killed (6 July 2023)
- Total of 413 reported killed: 403 killed as of 2 August 2022 9 killed (11 November 2022) 1 killed (17 January 2023)
- Total of 51 reported killed: 1 killed (3 March 2022) 8 killed (24 April 2022) 1 killed (11 May 2022) 22 killed (1 Jul
- Total of 25 reported killed: 21 killed (15 March 2022) 4 killed (23 June 2022)
- Total of 30 reported killed: 6 killed (6 March 2022) 23 killed (14 July 2022) 1 killed (14 March 2024)
- Total of 8 reported killed: 4 killed (11 March 2022) 1 killed (25 July 2022) 3 killed (15 August 2023)
- Total of 88 reported killed: 66 killed in 2022 4 killed (1-9 Jan 2023) 13 killed (2 March 2023) 5 killed (18 October
- The number of Ukrainian soldiers killed includes the deaths of two servicemen during the Annexation of Crimea by the Rus
- Despite the War in Donbas losses banner on the website reading 2014-2021, sorting by "date of death" on the website will
- The deaths of the Russian soldiers have not been confirmed by their government and have possibly been included in the to
- Out of the 1,185 civilians and militants killed in the Luhansk region by 15 February 2015, 456 were civilians who died b
- At least 219 foreign civilians from 27 countries are confirmed to have been killed within Ukraine. See table here for a
- See table here for a detailed breakdown of civilian deaths by oblast, according to Ukrainian authorities.