War in Ukraine Approaches Two Million Victims, New Study Finds A new study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) released on Tuesday estimates that nearly two million people have been killed or injured in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine over the past four years. According to the analysis, which draws on U.S. and U.K. government figures among other sources, Russian forces have suffered the highest losses, with about 325,000 confirmed deaths out of an estimated 1.2 million casualties. Ukrainian forces are also said to have incurred significant losses, with 500,000 to 600,000 victims and 100,000 to 140,000 deaths recorded from February 2022 to December 2025, according to American think‑tank figures. The total death toll for both sides is projected to reach 1.8 million and could rise to two million by spring 2026. The report highlights the heavy toll on civilians, noting that 2,500 civilians were killed in 2025 alone, the deadliest year since the Russian invasion began. Since the start of the war, the United Nations estimates almost 15,000 civilians have been killed and 40,600 wounded, with the true number likely higher due to limited access to conflict zones. Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski revealed in February 2025 that Ukraine has lost nearly 46,000 soldiers since 2022, a figure that analysts believe is underestimated. He also reported that tens of thousands of soldiers have gone missing or been taken prisoner. Russia has occupied approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory, capturing an additional 1.5% since January 2024, according to CSIS. The study underscores that no major power has suffered such a high number of casualties in a war since World War II, and notes that Russian forces are advancing at an unusually slow pace.

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