Russia's war losses may have hit 2.1 million troops with up to 770 thousand killed, according to a new Economist estimate

According to a new estimate by The Economist, Russia's war losses may have reached 2.1 million troops, with up to 770 thousand reported killed. This figure represents a significant increase from previous estimates, which ranged from 280 to 518 thousand dead as of May 2026. The Economist now places total casualties between 1.4 and 2.1 million, with deaths estimated at 374 to 770 thousand, up from earlier figures of 900 thousand to 1.3 million total and 190 to 350 thousand killed reported in July 2025.

In contrast, Ukraine's General Staff reports that total Russian casualties stand at approximately 1,588,170 as of October 31, 2026. This discrepancy highlights the varying assessments of the conflict's toll on Russian forces, with different sources providing differing casualty figures.

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