Russian invasion of Ukraine
Part of the Russo-Ukrainian War (outline)

Map of Ukraine as of 27 November 2024 (details):
  Continuously controlled by Ukraine
Date24 February 2022 – present
(2 years, 9 months and 4 days)
Location
Ukraine, western Russia, Black Sea
Status Ongoing (list of engagements · territorial control · timeline of events)
Belligerents
Supported by:
 Belarus[b]
 North Korea[c]
 Ukraine[d]
Commanders and leaders
Units involved
Order of battle Order of battle
Strength
Pre-invasion at border:
169,000–190,000[e][5][6][7]
Pre-invasion total:
900,000 military[8]
554,000 paramilitary[8]
In February 2023:
300,000+ active personnel in Ukraine[9]
In June 2024:
700,000 active personnel in the area[10]
Pre-invasion total:
196,600 military[11]
102,000 paramilitary[11]
July 2022 total:
up to 700,000[12]
September 2023 total:
over 800,000[13]
Casualties and losses
Reports vary widely, see § Casualties for details.