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Russia and Ukraine Suffer High Casualties as War Approaches 500,000 Dead and Wounded

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Ukrainian military conducts training on Leopard 2 tanks at the test site on May 14, 2023 in Ukraine.
A view shows graves of killed Ukrainian defenders, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a cemetery in Poltava, Ukraine May 23, 2023. REUTERS/Dan Peleschuk/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ukrainian and Russian troop deaths and injuries are nearing 500,000 total.
  • Russia has suffered around 300,000 casualties, with about 120,000 troops killed.
  • Ukraine's casualties are estimated at 70,000 killed and 100,000-120,000 wounded.
  • Casualty counts are hard to confirm due to underreporting and lack of disclosure.
  • Casualties have mounted during Ukraine's recent counteroffensive.