India, July 3 -- Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Ukraine's military estimated that Russia suffered 39,490 casualties in June 2026 as its offensive momentum dramatically slowed. Reports from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and independent assessments highlight that Russia's net territorial gain in the first half of 2026 reached just 97 square kilometres, meaning its advances have effectively stalled against a fortified Ukrainian defense.

Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Breakdown of Russia's June Losses

The headline figure of "40,000" refers to total casualties, which includes personnel killed, severely wounded, or missing in action:

Casualties vs. Recruitment: The ~39,490 monthly casualties far outstrip Russia's current estimat...