On June 10, 2026, the war in Ukraine officially surpassed the total duration of the First World War, reaching 1,569 days of fighting since the start of the large-scale invasion by Russia in February 2022.
The First World War, one of the most devastating conflicts of the 20th century, lasted 1,567 days (4 years, 3 months, and 14 days). However, the current conflict in Ukrainian territory has already exceeded that time frame, establishing itself as the longest war on European soil since the Second World War.
This fact becomes relevant when considering that, in its early stages, the Russian offensive advanced rapidly towards Kiev, fueling expectations of a brief conflict.
However, subsequent developments transformed the scenario into a prolonged confrontation, with stagnant front lines and dynamics reminiscent of wars of attrition.
Deaths and Injuries
In terms of human impact, the figures are significant. Current estimates indicate that the conflict in Ukraine has resulted in between 1.8 and 2 million combined military casualties.
Within that total, Russian forces account for nearly 1.2 million casualties, including deaths and injuries, with estimates of fatalities ranging from 275,000 to 500,000. Meanwhile, Ukraine reports between 500,000 and 600,000 military casualties, with death toll estimates between 100,000 and 140,000.
The impact on the civilian population has also been considerable. The United Nations has verified at least 15,000 civilian deaths and more than 41,000 injuries, although it is warned that the actual figures could be higher, especially in areas under Russian control.
