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According to CSIS, an assessment that Russia suffered eight casualties for every Ukrainian casualty in 2026, compared with two to three previously, and that Ukraine’s intensified use of advanced drones contributed to the shift.
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Widening Russian casualty disadvantage comes from Ukrainian drone use
According to CSIS, an assessment that Russia suffered eight casualties for every Ukrainian casualty in 2026, compared with two to three previously, and that Ukraine’s intensified use of advanced drones contributed to the shift.
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Widening Russian casualty disadvantage comes from Ukrainian drone use
this year it has suffered eight casualties for every one it inflicted on Ukraine. CSIS attributes the shift to Ukraine's intensified use of advanced drones, including some with AI-enabled targeting.
According to CSIS, an assessment that Russia suffered eight casualties for every Ukrainian casualty in 2026, compared with two to three previously, and that Ukraine’s intensified use of advanced drones contributed to the shift.
Open source reportCSIS estimates of Ukrainian and Russian war casualties
CSIS estimates that Ukraine has suffered 525,000 to 625,000 losses, including 125,000 to 150,000 deaths, while Russia has lost 1.4 million troops, including 450,000 killed in action
CSIS estimated 525,000–625,000 Ukrainian casualties, including 125,000–150,000 deaths, and 1.4 million Russian casualties, including 450,000 killed in action.
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