Russia’s attempt to conquer Ukraine has become the most disastrous military failure in modern memory.

As of early 2026, the situation for Russian forces has shifted from difficult to truly catastrophic.

A horrifying three-month period has resulted in the elimination of tens of thousands of Russian troops.

Data reveals that 89,000 Russian soldiers were confirmed as casualties in just the first quarter of the year.

This means that Vladimir Putin is sacrificing roughly 30,000 of his own people every single month.

The casualty rate is actually accelerating as the vaunted spring offensive of 2026 begins to ramp up.

March saw some of the highest losses yet, with over 1,700 soldiers lost in a single 24-hour window.

These figures are even more shocking when compared to past conflicts like the Soviet-Afghan War.
Russia is now losing as many soldiers every two weeks as the Soviet Union lost in an entire decade in Afghanistan.

However, the “confirmed” figure of 89,000 is likely an underestimate of the true scale of the carnage.