Unequal Opponents
Military strength prior to the invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine
Russia
Active troops
197,000
900,000
Reserve force
900,000
2,000,000
Infantry fighting vehicle
1,305
6,570
Artillery pieces
1,960
6,000
Battle tanks
987
3,417
Warplanes
124
1,476
Helicopters
114
948
Large warships
1
32
SSource: Military Balance
Unequal Opponents
Military strength prior to the invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine
Russia
Active troops
197,000
900,000
Reserve force
900,000
2,000,000
Infantry fighting vehicle
1,305
6,570
Artillery pieces
1,960
6,000
Battle tanks
987
3,417
Warplanes
124
1,476
Helicopters
114
948
Large warships
1
32
SSource: Military Balance