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Zelenskyy: Ukraine Aims for 50,000 Monthly Russian Losses

1/27/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine must inflict 50,000 Russian troop losses monthly to weaken Moscow's war effort, which Russia would struggle to replenish.
Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 35,000 Russian troops in December 2025.
Zelenskyy cited drones and coordinated actions as key to these losses.
Zelenskyy called for defenses against drones and disruption of logistics beyond front lines.
Ukraine's energy system faced attacks from Russia, and restoration efforts continue.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine must inflict 50,000 Russian troop losses monthly to weaken Moscow's war effort, which Russia would struggle to replenish.
Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed 35,000 Russian troops in December 2025.
Zelenskyy cited drones and coordinated actions as key to these losses.
Zelenskyy called for defenses against drones and disruption of logistics beyond front lines.
Ukraine's energy system faced attacks from Russia, and restoration efforts continue.