Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Reveals Shocking Casualty Figures in Russia-Ukraine War
In a somber announcement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that a staggering 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action since Russia’s invasion began in 2022. This revelation marks the first time Kyiv has officially disclosed the number of its losses since the war started.
Zelenskyy made a point to emphasize that this figure is significantly lower than the estimates provided by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government. The Ukrainian leader did not disclose the number of troops that were wounded or missing, but he did mention that “tens of thousands of civilians” had also been killed in occupied areas.
On the other side of the conflict, Russia has been less forthcoming with official casualty figures. The most recent data released by Moscow indicates just over 6,000 deaths among Russian troops. However, a U.S. intelligence report paints a much grimmer picture, estimating that 315,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded in Ukraine, representing 87% of Russia’s pre-war troop count.
Independent Russian news outlets have reported that approximately 75,000 Russian men have died in 2022 and 2023 while fighting in the war, with a daily loss rate of about 120 men. Despite these staggering numbers, the rate of Russia’s losses in Ukraine does not appear to be slowing down, according to ongoing investigations.
For more updates on the Russia-Ukraine war and to stay informed on the latest developments, follow the AP’s coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine. The devastating human cost of this conflict continues to unfold, underscoring the urgent need for a resolution to end the violence and suffering in the region.
