In particular, Russia’s military losses are estimated to be close to 300,000, of which 120,000 dead and almost 180,000 wounded. In contrast, an estimated 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and around 120,000 wounded since the start of the Russian invasion.
The Russian and Ukrainian armed forces have taken heavy casualties since the war began on February 24, 2022, as US officials estimate that nearly 500,000 soldiers have been killed or wounded, according to a New York Times report today.
The US officials – who wished to remain anonymous – emphasize that the exact number is not possible to calculate, since the account given by Moscow to the public is considered to be underestimated, while Kiev does not disclose data on the losses of its troops.
In particular, Russia’s military losses are estimated to be close to 300,000, of which 120,000 dead and almost 180,000 wounded. In contrast, an estimated 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and around 120,000 wounded since the start of the Russian invasion.
The New York Times article points out that the number of victims increased significantly after the start of the Ukrainian counterattack a few months ago.
On Thursday, the Ukrainian army reported successes in its counteroffensive on the southeastern front, a day after it announced the liberation of a village that had been a stronghold of the Russian invaders.
The liberation of the village of Urozaine is the first to be officially announced since July 27, a period that is indicative of the difficulties Ukrainian forces are facing as they advance through mined defense lines without strong air support. The village is about 100 kilometers west of the city of Donetsk, which is controlled by Russian troops.
Source :Skai
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