Both armies took heavy losses, with roughly 20,000 men killed or missing. Although they had secured their objective, the losses for the Italians were significant, with roughly 5,000 men dead, as a result of frontal assaults on superior enemy defenses and the Austro-Hungarians' use of chemical weapons. Italian military leaders remained eager to destroy Austro-Hungarian presence in the area, desiring to push to Ljubljana, while their Austro-Hungarian counterparts desired to preserve their men, as they had to fight against both Italy and Russia, giving them two fronts to defend.
The battle resulted in heavy casualties for both sides, with approximately 20,000 soldiers killed or missing. While the Italians achieved their objective, they suffered significant losses, losing around 5,000 men due to frontal assaults against superior enemy defenses and the use of chemical weapons by the Austro-Hungarians. Italian military leaders sought to push further into Austrian territory, aiming for Ljubljana, while their Austro-Hungarian counterparts prioritized preserving their troops as they faced battles on two fronts—against Italy and Russia.