Russia Loses 40,000 Troops Monthly
Russia loses more than 40,000 soldiers killed or severely wounded in Ukraine every month, according to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who compared the scale of these casualties to the toll suffered by the United States during the 14-year war in Vietnam.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is suffering defeat on the battlefield, Rutte stated. He pointed out that the United States lost 56,000 troops over 14 years in Vietnam, whereas Russian casualties reach 40,000 in a single month.
🤯 Russian forces are absorbing record losses each month with diminishing battlefield returns. pic.twitter.com/lEjjcOnS9n
“And, judging by preliminary data, in October this figure could have exceeded 50,000. 50,000 in one month,” Rutte said, according to lasi.lv.
Russia intensifies hostile activities across Europe
NATO assessed that Russia lost more than 50,000 troops in September alone, with 28,000 killed, significantly outpacing Ukrainian losses, lasi.lv noted. In June, the alliance calculated total Russian war losses at more than 1.4 million soldiers.
Russia is stuck in its own Groundhog Day. Wake up. Attack. Lose 2,000+ troops. Repeat. 11 days straight. Since November 1: minus 26,010 invaders — a whole month’s losses earlier in the year. A regiment a day, thanks to Ukraine’s drone operators, gunners and assault troops. pic.twitter.com/tujfOLwRMI
“Russia has also intensified its hostile activities campaign across Europe,” Rutte said, noting arson, drone incidents, and cyberattacks aimed at dividing societies and undermining support for Ukraine.
Daily Battlefield Losses
Ukraine’s General Staff reported that 2,220 invaders were killed or wounded over a single 24-hour period, Diena reported.
Since the launch of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, total Russian equipment losses include 12,465 tanks, 25,696 armored personnel carriers, and 603,351 drones, according to figures cited by Diena.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many troops has Russia lost in total according to NATO?
NATO calculated in June that Russia had lost more than 1.4 million personnel since the start of the war, lasi.lv reported.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Nov. 12, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/K1AmBViz6f
What monthly casualty figures does NATO cite for the autumn?
NATO said that Russia lost over 50,000 troops in September and that October figures likely exceeded 50,000 casualties in a single month, according to lasi.lv.
How many enemy personnel were recently disabled in a single day?
Ukraine’s General Staff recorded 2,220 killed or wounded invaders over a 24-hour period, Diena reported.
Total combat losses of the enemy since the start of the full-scale invasion as of 12 November 2026 Personnel: ˙ approximately 1 616 330 (+2 150) Weapons and military equipment: ˙ Tanks: 12 471 (+3) ˙ Armored combat vehicles: 25 720 (+14) ˙ Artillery systems: 52 278 (+47) ˙… pic.twitter.com/eOO5sZkIWP
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