According to NATO officials, it is estimated that at least 7,000 Russian soldiers have died in combat during the first month of the invasion of Ukraine, ordered by Vladimir Putin. However, they do not rule out that the total number of casualties could reach 15,000. This estimate relies on a combination of Ukrainian assessments, Russian disclosures, Western intelligence, and open-source information, highlighting the complexity of accurately gauging military losses during ongoing conflict.

The situation becomes more serious when considering that the number of wounded soldiers could be much higher. NATO officials suggested that typically for every soldier killed in combat, there are around three more who are injured. This could potentially bring the total of Russian soldiers who have been killed, captured, or wounded to between 30,000 and 40,000. This significant figure underscores the heavy toll that the invasion has taken on Russian military forces, affecting their operations.

However, the accuracy of these figures is complicated by the scarcity of reliable information concerning the status of Russian forces in Ukraine. As the conflict persists, recent days have seen a stagnation in Russian advances, suggesting that the war has entered a more grueling phase. NATO leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, are expected to make further assessments as the situation develops, indicating ongoing concerns regarding military strategies and the implications of these casualty figures for future engagements and geopolitical stability.