As of August 1, 2024, Russian combat losses amount to 579 490 troops, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

That’s probably accurate. It also matches the US and UK estimates. Note that “combat losses” include killed and injured enough to not return to combat. Probably 120-200K KIA. I’d put that on the high end, probably 200K or even more.

So much for that 30 day special military operation Ian Welsh insists Russia is handily winning!