Russian Cumulative Losses Reach ~1,355,920 Personnel — Day 1,550, May 24, 2026

As of May 24, 2026 — Day 1,550 of Russia's full-scale invasion — Ukraine's General Staff reported total Russian combat losses since February 24, 2022 reached approximately 1,355,920 personnel, with approximately +1,090 losses in the May 24 reporting period. This comes as Russia simultaneously launched one of its largest-ever aerial attacks on Ukraine (600 drones + 90 missiles + 1 Oreshnik IRBM), demonstrating that Russia's catastrophic manpower losses — now exceeding 1.355 million across 1,550 days — have not reduced its capacity to mount major escalatory strikes. Zelensky confirmed 2026-to-date losses at approximately 145,000: ~86,000 killed, ~59,000 seriously wounded, 800+ taken prisoner. Russia continues to replenish losses through forced mobilization and financial incentives (salaries up to 400,000 rubles/month). April 2026 alone saw 35,203 Russian losses — the sixth consecutive month in which casualties exceeded Russia's recruitment capacity. The UN Security Council convened on May 24, hearing that the war is 'becoming deadlier by the day.'