President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 45,100 Ukrainian troopers have been killed and about 390,000 have been wounded within the ongoing battle in opposition to Russia.
Supply: Zelenskyy in an interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan
Quote: "As regards our individuals, the precise numbers are essential for us: 45,100 persons are useless, and we’ve got round 390,000 circumstances of individuals being wounded. Right here let me be exact: the variety of individuals wounded is larger truly, as a result of there are individuals who have been wounded after which got here again to the battlefield and have been wounded once more. So the variety of wounded is 390,000."
Particulars: Regarding Russian losses, Zelenskyy mentioned roughly 350,000 Russian troopers have been killed. As well as, 50,000 to 70,000 Russian troops are listed as lacking in motion, whereas one other 600,000 to 700,000 have been wounded.
Quote: "Additional, they’ve round 600,000 to 700,000 wounded, roughly. The ratio is 1:2, as a result of their discipline medication is weaker than ours. They don’t deliver people who find themselves wounded again; if an individual is wounded on the battlefield, they keep there. So the estimates are roughly like that, however they’re very clear to actuality."
Particulars: Zelenskyy additionally famous that it’s tough to evaluate the precise variety of troopers lacking in motion and prisoners of battle. He mentioned that whereas he can’t present a exact determine, Ukraine is actively engaged on the matter.
Background:
- In December 2024, Zelenskyy reported that 43,000 Ukrainian troopers had been killed since 24 February 2022 and 370,000 wounded personnel had obtained medical help.
- Earlier, US president-elect Donald Trump claimed that Ukraine had suffered 400,000 casualties (killed and severely wounded).
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