Russians occupied 4,168 sq km of Ukrainian territory in 2024, losing 420,000 soldiers – ISW
Russia lost over 420,000 soldiers while advancing in Ukraine and Kursk Oblast in 2024, capturing only 4,168 square kilometres of territory, mostly consisting of fields and small settlements. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: ISW reported that Russia lost an average of 102 personnel for every square kilometre of territory gained in 2024.