Casualties in the Ukrainian-Russian War
President Zelenskiy announced that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the two-year Russian invasion, with casualties also reported among civilians. The exact number of wounded soldiers was not disclosed to avoid aiding Russian military planning.
Key Points
- 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since the full-scale Russian invasion two years ago.
- Exact number of wounded soldiers not disclosed to prevent aiding Russian military planning.
- Tens of thousands of civilians also reported killed in the occupied areas of Ukraine.
- Ukraine and Russia do not disclose their military losses, with both sides claiming vast casualties.
Pros
- Official figures provide clarity on the number of Ukrainian military casualties.
- Raises awareness about the human cost of war.
Cons
- High number of casualties, both military and civilian.