Army size: Ukraine and Russia
Comparing open estimates of armed forces size — before the full-scale invasion and during the war. Figures come from IISS handbooks, official statements, and Western intelligence estimates.
Ukraine
Estimates of Ukraine’s Defense Forces overall and ground combat units.
Pre-war active force196,600Regular armed forces before 24 Feb 2022
Wartime total force~900,000–1,000,000Estimated overall force size
Defense Forces (nationwide)~700,000–900,000AFU, NGU and others — nationwide estimate, not front line only
Ground combat strength~400,000–500,000Estimated ground combat units
Russia
Estimates of Russia’s armed forces overall and the grouping facing Ukraine.
Pre-war active force900,000Regular armed forces before 24 Feb 2022
Wartime total force1,320,000Estimated overall force size
Grouping facing Ukraine~480,000–620,000Estimate of Russian forces committed to the war against Ukraine
Ground combat strength~400,000–500,000Estimated ground combat units
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