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Zelenskyy Reveals 55,000 Ukrainian Military Casualties Amid Ongoing Conflict

2/8/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine's military losses have reached 55,000 soldiers, with many still unaccounted for and ongoing uncertainty about missing personnel.
Last year, Zelenskyy estimated Russian losses at around 350,000 troops, indicating a significant increase in casualties on both sides since then.
The interview underscores the ongoing toll of the conflict and the challenge of confirming missing personnel.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine's military losses have reached 55,000 soldiers, with many still unaccounted for and ongoing uncertainty about missing personnel.
Last year, Zelenskyy estimated Russian losses at around 350,000 troops, indicating a significant increase in casualties on both sides since then.
The interview underscores the ongoing toll of the conflict and the challenge of confirming missing personnel.