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Military losses in the Ukraine-Russia conflict continue to mount as reported by various sources. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced the loss of approximately 50,000 soldiers, with an additional 400,000 wounded. In contrast, Russian losses have reached up to 1.6 million since the full-scale invasion began. Furthermore, numerous Ukrainian servicemen and notable public figures have been killed while defending Ukraine, such as actor Yevhen Bushmakin and athlete Yurii Orlov. The tragic death of individuals like TV cameramen and scientists highlights the profound personal costs of this conflict.

What are the recent Ukrainian military losses reported by Ukraine?

According to President Zelenskyy, Ukraine has lost around 50,000 soldiers with an additional 400,000 wounded and many missing in action since the full-scale conflict began. The losses highlight the ongoing human cost of the war.

How many Russian soldiers have been lost since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine?

Reported figures suggest Russian losses stand at approximately 1.6 million, with an estimated 700,000 killed. These figures emphasize the significant toll the invasion is taking on Russian forces.

Who are some of the notable Ukrainians who have died due to the conflict?

Among those who have tragically died are actor Yevhen Bushmakin, athlete Yurii Orlov, and many other defenders such as Junior Sergeant Artur Kariakin. Their deaths underscore the impact on both military and civilian communities.

How is Ukraine handling the challenges of human losses in the war?

Ukraine is implementing interagency scientific research groups to propose solutions aimed at reducing casualties. These efforts focus on preserving the lives of personnel and addressing the significant human toll of ongoing operations.

What measures are being taken to document losses in the Ukraine-Russia conflict?

Loss tracking on the battlefield is considered essential for analyzing the causes and impacts of military operations. Commanders are urged to maintain accurate records to understand the complexities and lessons of the ongoing conflict.

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Musician and Ruky’v Briuky member Anatolii Tkach killed defending Ukraine. PHOTO Musician and Ruky’v Briuky member Anatolii Tkach killed defending Ukraine. PHOTO Ukrainian musician, member of the band Ruky’v Briuky and serviceman with the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade Anatolii Tkach has been killed in the war. 4 675 12 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

He returned to front with prosthetic leg: 21-year-old Marine Yevhen Minzhener killed defending Ukraine. PHOTO He returned to front with prosthetic leg: 21-year-old Marine Yevhen Minzhener killed defending Ukraine. PHOTO Today, 18 August, it was reported that Ukrainian Marine Yevhen Minzhener, call sign "Andatra," had been killed. 7 436 26 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Vitalii Shtefan, historian and soldier with 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade ’Magura’, was killed in action. PHOTO Vitalii Shtefan, historian and soldier with 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade ’Magura’, was killed in action. PHOTO Vitalii Stefan, a historian and soldier with the 47th Separate Mechanised Brigade ‘Magura’, was killed on the front line whilst defending Ukraine. 10 827 24 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Rescuer Oleksii Stoliarenko died when structures collapsed whilst clearing up aftermath of Russian strike on Sumy. PHOTO Rescuer Oleksii Stoliarenko died when structures collapsed whilst clearing up aftermath of Russian strike on Sumy. PHOTO During the fire-fighting operation in Sumy, which broke out following a strike by a Russian UAV, part of the structure collapsed. 2 222 9 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

For over 25 years, he brought bodies of fallen home: farewell was held in Kyiv for search and recovery specialist Oleksii Yukov. PHOTOS For over 25 years, he brought bodies of fallen home: farewell was held in Kyiv for search and recovery specialist Oleksii Yukov. PHOTOS A funeral service was held at St Vladimir’s Cathedral in the capital for Oleksii Yukov – the head and founder of the ‘Platsdarm’ search team, who devoted a quarter of a century to the exhumation, identification and repatriation of fallen soldiers. 3 963 4 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Actor Yevhen Bushmakin killed while defending Ukraine. PHOTO Actor Yevhen Bushmakin killed while defending Ukraine. PHOTO On July 21, it was reported that 45-year-old Ukrainian serviceman and actor Yevhen Bushmakin, star of the film Hero of My Time, had been killed in the war. 11 812 17 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Crew of Mi-8 helicopter were killed whilst shooting down Russian drones in Poltava region. PHOTOS Crew of Mi-8 helicopter were killed whilst shooting down Russian drones in Poltava region. PHOTOS On 30 June 2026, whilst carrying out a combat mission in the Poltava region to intercept Russian drones, four crew members of a Mi-8 helicopter from the helicopter squadron of the 16th Separate Army Aviation Brigade "Brody" were killed. 13 518 26 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

While defending Ukraine, 22-year-old volunteer and UAV operator Alina (Freya) Pashchenko was killed. PHOTO While defending Ukraine, 22-year-old volunteer and UAV operator Alina (Freya) Pashchenko was killed. PHOTO While defending Ukraine from Russian aggression, 22-year-old volunteer and UAV operator Alina Pashchenko, call sign Freya, was killed at the front. She also headed the Cherkasy branch of the all-Ukrainian public organization Sokil. 11 068 42 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

TV camera operator Oleksandr Vernihorov killed while defending Ukraine. PHOTO TV camera operator Oleksandr Vernihorov killed while defending Ukraine. PHOTO Serviceman and camera operator for Dnipro TV channels Oleksandr Vernihorov was killed on the Kharkiv front while defending Ukraine. 3 150 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Military officer, sailor and musician Ihor Khodzhaniiazov killed while defending Ukraine. PHOTO Military officer, sailor and musician Ihor Khodzhaniiazov killed while defending Ukraine. PHOTO On June 28, 36-year-old Ihor Khodzhaniiazov, a senior sailor who was known in civilian life as a poet, musician and researcher, was killed at the front while carrying out a combat mission. He is survived by three children. 3 127 12 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

AFU unmanned system forces struck 68 launch sites for Russian drones over the past 24 hours. PHOTO AFU unmanned system forces struck 68 launch sites for Russian drones over the past 24 hours. PHOTO Over the past 24 hours, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces have struck or destroyed 1,677 enemy targets. 1 035 1 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

Plane crash in Khmelnytskyi region: pilot Bohdan Zahorulko and 23-year-old navigator Bohdan Babenko were killed. PHOTO Plane crash in Khmelnytskyi region: pilot Bohdan Zahorulko and 23-year-old navigator Bohdan Babenko were killed. PHOTO The victims of the Su-24M plane crash in the Khmelnytskyi region were the pilot Bohdan Zahorulko and 23-year-old soldier Bohdan Babenko from the Bohodukhiv community. 9 313 16 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Ukraine lost aircraft Su-24M crashed in Khmelnytskyi region

Vitalii Pletin, police officer with rifle battalion, was killed whilst carrying out combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO Vitalii Pletin, police officer with rifle battalion, was killed whilst carrying out combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO Vitaliy Pletin, a police officer with the Poltava Rifle Battalion, was killed in Donetsk Oblast whilst carrying out a combat mission. 2 825 13 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

He shielded his unit with his own body: Captain Dmytro Ivashchyshyn was killed whilst carrying out combat mission in Kramatorsk area. PHOTO He shielded his unit with his own body: Captain Dmytro Ivashchyshyn was killed whilst carrying out combat mission in Kramatorsk area. PHOTO Captain Dmytro Ivashchyshyn was killed while carrying out a combat mission in the Kramatorsk area. 6 965 15 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Soldier Tymofii Kulishenko died defending Ukraine. PHOTO Soldier Tymofii Kulishenko died defending Ukraine. PHOTO Soldier Tymofii Kulishenko was killed whilst carrying out a combat mission near Dobropillia. He had been serving since 2015 and worked as a scout and drone operator. 4 208 5 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Servicewoman of 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade Edelweiss, producer Viktoriia Bobrova (Kvitka), killed at front. PHOTO Servicewoman of 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade Edelweiss, producer Viktoriia Bobrova (Kvitka), killed at front. PHOTO Ukrainian producer, casting director, and servicewoman Viktoriia Bobrova (Kvitka) has been killed in the war. She served as an officer in the communications section of the command of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade Edelweiss. 14 963 31 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Defending Ukraine, Plast member Volodymyr Reznichenko, soldier of 5th Separate Brigade, was killed at front. PHOTO Defending Ukraine, Plast member Volodymyr Reznichenko, soldier of 5th Separate Brigade, was killed at front. PHOTO Vladimir Reznichenko, a Plast member born in 1979, was killed on the front line whilst defending Ukraine. He served in the 5th Separate Assault Brigade and was a senior member of the "Plast Kyiv District". 3 437 4 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Patrol officers Ihor Lisytsyn and Ihor Radzyminskyi were killed as result of enemy shelling in Donetsk region. PHOTO Patrol officers Ihor Lisytsyn and Ihor Radzyminskyi were killed as result of enemy shelling in Donetsk region. PHOTO Two patrol officers – Ihor Lisytsyn and Ihor Radzyminskyi – have been killed in the Donetsk region as a result of Russian shelling. 4 306 13 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Born and died together: Brothers Serhii and Oleksandr Horobets gave their lives for Ukraine. PHOTO Born and died together: Brothers Serhii and Oleksandr Horobets gave their lives for Ukraine. PHOTO On 5 April 2026, residents of the village of Khazhyn in Zhytomyr Oblast bid farewell to two brothers, Serhii and Oleksandr Horobets, who gave their lives for Ukraine. 18 119 45 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Police officer Vitalii Kukharchuk was killed when Russian drone struck his patrol car in Kherson region. PHOTO Police officer Vitalii Kukharchuk was killed when Russian drone struck his patrol car in Kherson region. PHOTO In the Kherson region, police officer Vitalii Kukharchuk was killed in a Russian drone attack; he had been part of a mobile fire support unit defending the residents of Kherson against enemy drones. 4 497 26 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Five unknown defenders who gave their lives for their homeland were buried at memorial cemetery. PHOTOS Five unknown defenders who gave their lives for their homeland were buried at memorial cemetery. PHOTOS On Saturday, 28 March, a ceremony was held at the National Military Memorial Cemetery (NMM) to lay to rest, with full honours, the unidentified remains of military personnel and police officers who lost their lives as a result of the armed aggression against Ukraine. 5 010 28 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Scientist Borys Avksentiuk killed in enemy strike on Vinnytsia. PHOTO Scientist Borys Avksentiuk killed in enemy strike on Vinnytsia. PHOTO The life of Borys Avksentiuk, Doctor of Technical Sciences and professor, was cut short as a result of a Russian Shahed drone attack on Vinnytsia 5 260 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of Vinnytsia region

Police officer Yurii Tarasenko killed while carrying out combat mission in Kupiansk. PHOTO Police officer Yurii Tarasenko killed while carrying out combat mission in Kupiansk. PHOTO Police officer Yurii Tarasenko was killed in the Kharkiv region while carrying out a combat mission to repel the enemy. 3 099 9 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Farewell held in Zhytomyr for fallen commander of 39th Brigade, Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Dovhach. PHOTOS Farewell held in Zhytomyr for fallen commander of 39th Brigade, Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Dovhach. PHOTOS A farewell ceremony for Colonel Oleksandr Dovhach, commander of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade and Hero of Ukraine, who was killed while carrying out a combat mission in the eastern direction, took place in Zhytomyr on 12 March. 6 672 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Serviceman and media professional Volodymyr Fomichenko-Zakutskyi killed defending Ukraine. PHOTO Serviceman and media professional Volodymyr Fomichenko-Zakutskyi killed defending Ukraine. PHOTO Former Zaborona Media marketing director Volodymyr Fomichenko-Zakutskyi was killed while carrying out a combat mission in the Donetsk region. 5 073 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

9-year-old Hordii Udovychenko and his mother were killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv. PHOTO 9-year-old Hordii Udovychenko and his mother were killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv. PHOTO As a result of a Russian missile strike on the night of 7 March on a high-rise building in Kharkiv, primary school teacher Olena Udovychenko and her nine-year-old son Gordii were killed. 6 640 36 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of Kharkiv

While defending Ukraine, serviceman, folklorist and artist Bohdan Pidhornyi was killed. PHOTO While defending Ukraine, serviceman, folklorist and artist Bohdan Pidhornyi was killed. PHOTO While defending Ukraine against Russian aggression, serviceman, folklorist and artist Bohdan Pidhornyi was killed. 4 012 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Kherson patrol officer Andrii Antsybor killed in Russian drone attack. PHOTO Kherson patrol officer Andrii Antsybor killed in Russian drone attack. PHOTO On the morning of 3 March, an enemy UAV cut short the life of Kherson patrol officer Andrii Antsybor. 3 166 4 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Saved four comrades: soldier, photographer and cinematographer Vadym Tykhonovskyi killed on front line. PHOTO Saved four comrades: soldier, photographer and cinematographer Vadym Tykhonovskyi killed on front line. PHOTO Soldier, photographer and cinematographer Vadym Tykhonovskyi was killed on the front line. Today, 2 March, the defender was laid to rest. 5 510 15 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Soldier Maria Bihun (Mriia) was killed while performing combat mission near Kupiansk. PHOTO Soldier Maria Bihun (Mriia) was killed while performing combat mission near Kupiansk. PHOTO On 21 February 2026, during a combat mission near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, Maria Bihun (Leut), a soldier of the 3rd Battalion of the 241st Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces, died. Her call sign was Mriia. 9 821 11 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war – about 1,265,900 people (+770 per day), 11,707 tanks, 37,663 artillery systems, 24,102 armoured vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war – about 1,265,900 people (+770 per day), 11,707 tanks, 37,663 artillery systems, 24,102 armoured vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS Since the start of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated approximately 1,265,900 Russian invaders, including 770 over the past day. 3 546 23 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Enemy losses

Police officer Serhii Slavskyi and his wife, paramedic Khrystina, were killed while evacuating the wounded in Sumy region. PHOTO Police officer Serhii Slavskyi and his wife, paramedic Khrystina, were killed while evacuating the wounded in Sumy region. PHOTO Yesterday, 21 February, in the Sumy region, community police officer Serhii Slavskyi and his wife Khrystina were killed in a Russian attack on an evacuation vehicle. Two young men were also killed. 5 690 10 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Police officers Yuliia Keleberda and Yevhen Kalhan killed in Russian attack in Kupiansk district. PHOTO Police officers Yuliia Keleberda and Yevhen Kalhan killed in Russian attack in Kupiansk district. PHOTO Russian occupiers killed police officers Yuliia Keleberda and Yevhen Kalhan, who were performing their official duties in the Kupiansk district. 5 387 18

Kyiv region bids farewell to rescuer Mykhailo Protsenko killed while handling aftermath of an enemy attack in Yahotyn. PHOTOS Kyiv region bids farewell to rescuer Mykhailo Protsenko killed while handling aftermath of an enemy attack in Yahotyn. PHOTOS Kyiv region bids farewell to Mykhailo Protsenko, a rescuer with the 22nd State Fire and Rescue Unit in the settlement of Kalyta, who was killed when structures collapsed while handling the aftermath of a Russian strike on an industrial facility in the city of Yahotyn. 1 887 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Rescuer Mykhailo Protsenko died while responding to aftermath of enemy attack in Kyiv region. PHOTO Rescuer Mykhailo Protsenko died while responding to aftermath of enemy attack in Kyiv region. PHOTO On Saturday, 7 February, rescuer Mykhailo Protsenko died in the Kyiv region while dealing with the aftermath of a Russian attack. 6 681 35 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Defending Ukraine, journalist and Air Assault Forces officer Serhii Fisun killed. PHOTO Defending Ukraine, journalist and Air Assault Forces officer Serhii Fisun killed. PHOTO On February 5, Kharkiv journalist and an officer of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Serhii Fisun, was killed in an enemy strike by a "Lancet" kamikaze drone. He was 47. 6 088 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Rivne futsal player and physical education lecturer Eduard Petryk killed in war. PHOTO Rivne futsal player and physical education lecturer Eduard Petryk killed in war. PHOTO On January 10, during a combat mission near Novoserhiivka in Izium district, Kharkiv region, Eduard Petryk, a player for Rivne futsal teams and a lecturer in physical education and sport, was killed. 3 523 7 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Four police officers killed in Cherkasy region, killer opened fire and was eliminated, - Vyhivskyi. PHOTO Four police officers killed in Cherkasy region, killer opened fire and was eliminated, - Vyhivskyi. PHOTO Today, an extremely tragic event occurred in Cherkasy region. During the arrest of a suspect wanted for murder, he opened fire on law enforcement officers. Four police officers were killed, and special police forces eliminated the killer. 27 418 181 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Belarusian volunteer Aliaksei Lazarau (Vuzh) killed defending Ukraine. PHOTO Belarusian volunteer Aliaksei Lazarau (Vuzh) killed defending Ukraine. PHOTO A Belarusian volunteer from the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment, Aliaksei "Vuzh" Lazarau, has been killed in fighting for Ukraine. 3 478 6 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces

Kyiv bids farewell to 22-year-old Brazilian volunteer Kaua Victor da Silva who defended Ukraine. PHOTOS Kyiv bids farewell to 22-year-old Brazilian volunteer Kaua Victor da Silva who defended Ukraine. PHOTOS At the National Military Memorial Cemetery in Kyiv, a farewell ceremony was held for fallen Brazilian volunteer Kaua Victor da Silva, callsign Kurt. He will be 22 forever. 4 978 18 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces

Kyiv bids farewell to paramedic Serhii Smoliak killed while helping victims of Russian attack. PHOTOS Kyiv bids farewell to paramedic Serhii Smoliak killed while helping victims of Russian attack. PHOTOS Kyiv bids farewell to 56-year-old paramedic Serhii Smoliak, who was killed on 9 January during a Russian attack on the capital while providing aid to victims together with his colleagues. 2 223 1 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

RVC fighter Timofey Anufriev died on front line defending Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTO RVC fighter Timofey Anufriev died on front line defending Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTO RVC soldier Tymofey Anufriev died on the front line while defending Ukraine. 10 076 11 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Kyiv bids farewell to UVA soldier Lana Chornohorska (Sati). PHOTOS Kyiv bids farewell to UVA soldier Lana Chornohorska (Sati). PHOTOS On 6 January, in Kyiv, at the crematorium of the Baikove Cemetery, a farewell ceremony was held for Lana Chornohorska (call sign Sati), a soldier in the Ukrainian Volunteer Army (UVA) who died on the front line on 1 January. 5 813 9 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Australian volunteer Russell Allan Wilson killed in fighting for Ukraine. PHOTO Australian volunteer Russell Allan Wilson killed in fighting for Ukraine. PHOTO Volunteer fighter and Australian citizen Russell Allan Wilson was killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine. He died in combat on Dec. 12 near Pokrovsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. 7 724 16 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces

Defending Ukraine, platoon commander Mykola Shevchenko was killed at frontline. PHOTO Defending Ukraine, platoon commander Mykola Shevchenko was killed at frontline. PHOTO Defending Ukraine, serviceman Mykola Shevchenko was killed at the frontline. 5 048 9 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Police officer Andrii Vshestenko from Sumy region died while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO Police officer Andrii Vshestenko from Sumy region died while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO Captain Andrii Vshestenko, an inspector with the special police battalion, was killed on the front line while defending Ukraine. 2 733 5 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Mi-24 helicopter crash: Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Shemet, who made last air breakthrough to Azovstal, killed. PHOTO Mi-24 helicopter crash: Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Shemet, who made last air breakthrough to Azovstal, killed. PHOTO The commander of the Mi-24 helicopter crew, which crashed while performing a combat mission on 17 December, was Oleksandr Shemet, a native of Chernihiv region and Hero of Ukraine. It was he who made the last air breakthrough to "Azovstal" in April 2022. 17 296 48 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine AFU aviation

Plast member Andrii Buda died defending Ukraine. PHOTO Plast member Andrii Buda died defending Ukraine. PHOTO Andrii Buda, a member of "Plast" and a soldier in the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was killed on the front line. 6 153 14 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

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