Putin becomes a laughing stock as new numbers show staggering Russian losses in Ukraine

Ukraine has suffered heavy losses as well, but not even close to the Russian numbers.

Grim Milestone: One Million Russian Troops Lost

Russia’s military death toll in Ukraine has surpassed a staggering one million troops, according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Devastating Equipment Losses for Moscow

Beyond the human toll, Russia has lost vast amounts of military hardware:

nearly 11,000 tanks, over 22,000 armored vehicles, nearly 54,000 transport and fuel trucks, and almost 30,000 artillery systems.

Sky and Sea Not Spared

The Kremlin’s aerial and naval forces have also taken a hit, losing 420 aircraft, 340 helicopters, nearly 43,000 drones, 28 ships, and even one submarine since the invasion began.

Lack of equipment could speed up loss of lives

Russia has invested heavily in it’s domestic production of military equipment, but it is unlikely that they are able to replenish the lost equipment at the same rate it’s lost.

This could lead to an increase in the loss of soldiers, as Russian military command seem to use privates as cannon fodder in a war of attrition against the Ukrainian defense.

North Korea’s Controversial Contribution

Over the past nine months, North Korea has reportedly sent 11,000 soldiers to assist Russia.

At least 6,000 of them are believed to have died, stirring unrest back home.

Pyongyang’s Price: Mourning and Memorials

To ease domestic backlash, North Korean officials have offered bereaved families a rare reward—relocation to the capital and jobs building a war memorial to honor the fallen.

Heavy Ukrainian Casualties Too

Ukraine has also endured significant losses.

Independent estimates suggest around 400,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed or wounded, with 35,000 still missing in action.

The Bloodiest European War Since WWII

The Russo-Ukraine war is now considered the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II, which claimed up to 20 million lives.

The scale of destruction in Ukraine is unprecedented in modern European history.

Putin’s Justification: Defending Russia

At the start of the invasion, President Putin claimed the offensive wasn’t aimed at Ukraine’s people but was to protect Russia from foreign influence exploiting Ukraine against Moscow.

Zelensky’s Stark Response

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of attacking Ukraine “treacherously” like Nazi Germany once did, asserting that Ukraine will never surrender its freedom.

No End in Sight

Despite global pressure and several attempts at peace talks, the conflict rages on. Ceasefire negotiations have repeatedly failed, with both sides showing little sign of backing down.