Russia claims Ukraine lost nearly half million servicemen in 2025
Speaking at a Defense Ministry Board meeting attended by President Vladimir Putin, Belousov said Ukraine’s losses have lowered its ability to replenish forces through forced civilian mobilization.
“Ukraine’s forces have lost nearly 500,000 servicemen, as a result of which Kiev has lost the ability to replenish its groupings through the compulsory mobilization of civilians,” Belousov stated. He also claimed Ukraine lost over 103,000 weapons and pieces of military equipment in 2025, including approximately 5,500 of Western origin—nearly double the previous year’s tally.
Following the 2022 escalation with Russia, Ukraine implemented general mobilization, preventing men aged 18 to 60 from leaving the country. Last year, the draft age was lowered from 27 to 25, and conscription rules were tightened. The campaign has reportedly led to violent clashes between draft officers and reluctant recruits, with hundreds of incidents documented online showing enforcement actions escalating in severity.
Belousov asserted that despite these measures, Ukraine continues to face manpower shortages, which he says have contributed to ongoing Russian advances.
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