Russia has suffered around 1.4 million casualties including up to 450,000 killed, while Ukraine has sustained an estimated 525,000–625,000 casualties since the invasion began, according to a new study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) published today.
The Washington-based CSIS published new casualty estimates for the Russia-Ukraine war, updating figures that have been tracked periodically by Western intelligence agencies and media outlets. The report, released Thursday, is based on open-source analysis and does not provide a breakdown by front or time period.
CSIS estimates that total military casualties on both sides have exceeded 2 million since the February 2022 invasion. Russia's reported losses — roughly 1.4 million total, up to 450,000 killed — are broadly consistent with previous assessments by NATO officials and the New York Times, as The Zioneer has reported (most recently July 1, noting NYT-derived figures). Ukraine's estimated 525,000–625,000 casualties include a lower proportion killed, consistent with its defensive posture, the report's methodology suggests.
The figures are not independently verified by The Zioneer. They represent the latest in a series of Western analytical estimates that have consistently reported heavy attrition on both sides. The CSIS study is based on publicly available data and provides no breakdown of civilian casualties, which the UN has estimated in the tens of thousands.
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