One 'Ivan' for 38 square meters of Ukraine — there is statistics of Russian losses in summer.

The Russian Federation loses one soldier for every 38 square meters of Ukrainian land during the summer offensive. According to a study by The Economist, this summer offensive has been the deadliest for Russia throughout the war.

According to The Economist, the number of Russian soldiers killed on the front in Ukraine has exceeded 31 thousand since the beginning of May. However, the Russian territorial gains are insignificant, as Russia loses 1 soldier for advancing only 0.038 square kilometers.

Satellite data confirms that the pace of advancement of Russian troops is currently one of the highest in the last two years.

What are the losses of Russia since 2022

In total, since the beginning of the war, Russia has lost between 900 thousand and 1.3 million people, of which between 190 and 350 thousand have died. The Economist's model, based on data from Western authorities and satellite data on troop movements, is used to assess losses.

How many years are needed to capture Ukraine

Strategists believe that at the current pace of advancement, the capture of certain regions is possible by February 2029. However, for the complete capture of Ukraine, Russia will need another 89 years, according to the publication’s researchers.

Earlier, the GUR revealed that the Northern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces lost nearly 28% of the convicted Russians in the first four months of 2025 in the war against Ukraine.

The news presented reveals that Ukraine is taking a significant amount of territory from the Russian occupiers, pushing them out of positions during the summer offensive. The data indicate significant losses among Russian soldiers, suggesting a successful defensive strategy of Ukraine. Some forecasts regarding the timeline for potential Russian capture of Ukraine are also noted, indicating the long duration of the conflict.