Since the start of the large-scale armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, new shocking figures on Russian army losses have been released. According to an investigation by BBC Russian Service and Mediazona conducted with volunteers, as of January 13, 2026, at least 163,606 Russian servicemen’s deaths have been confirmed through open sources.
Loss breakdown and officers’ fate
According to the verified list, 6,302 of those killed on Russia’s side are high-ranking officers. Notably, since autumn 2024 the group suffering the heaviest losses on the battlefield has again been volunteers (53,976 people).
- Prisoners and mobilized troopsAlthough prison recruitment has declined, the death rate among prisoners and those mobilized remains high.
- Age groupsThe largest losses fall on men aged 36–38 and 33–35. People in these age groups are generally considered to have gone to the front voluntarily.
Overall losses and a war record
According to Ukraine’s Armed Forces General Staff, Russia’s total losses (killed and wounded) have exceeded 1.1 million.
Historical fact: On January 17, 2026, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reached day 1,424, setting a record for the war’s duration.
Strikes on energy: a crime against humanity
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) strongly condemned Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, calling them a “crime against humanity.”
- Number of attacksSince the start of the heating season, 256 air strikes have been carried out against Ukraine’s energy facilities.
- TargetsRussian forces deliberately targeted 11 hydropower plants and 45 of the largest thermal power stations (TPPs).
- SituationThe New York Times described this winter in Kyiv as the “hardest and most terrifying” season since the war began.
Experts note that the list includes only those whose full names are known and whose deaths are officially confirmed; in reality, the true losses may be much higher.
In your opinion, how could Ukraine’s energy crisis affect the war’s final outcome?
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