Zelensky claims Russian military deaths could reach one million by year-end
Ukraine's president estimates 300,000 additional Russian casualties could be added by December 2024.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russian army could lose another 300,000 personnel by the end of this year, potentially bringing total Russian military deaths in the five-year war against Ukraine close to one million, according to Ukrinform.
The claim has not been independently verified. Russia has not released official casualty figures, and estimates of war losses vary significantly depending on the source.
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- Russian military deaths could reach one million by year-end -- Zelensky — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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