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Ukrainians Hold Ground as Russian Casualties Soar

2/24/2026

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Zelenskiy Disputes Gains

Russian forces have made minimal gains at the Pokrovsk front, averaging 70 meters per day.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted a photo in Pokrovsk to dispute Moscow’s claim of full capture.
A Ukrainian intelligence report says Russian casualties are high, with 27 Russian deaths per Ukrainian loss.
Since February 2022, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimates about 1.2 million Russian casualties, and peace talks remain stalled.

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Mudavadi Addresses Recruitment

Over 1,000 Kenyan citizens from 36 African nations have been fraudulently recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
Many were promised jobs but ended up on the front lines.
Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary, confirmed the repatriation of 27 Kenyans and cited Chege, a returnee, who was misled into combat.
Families demand accountability as casualty reports rise.

History

Historical Context

The Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014 with Russia's annexation of Crimea, escalated dramatically on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with estimates of over 1.2 million Russian casualties reported. The war has also drawn international condemnation and raised concerns about recruitment practices, as evidenced by the enlistment of over 1,000 Kenyans into combat.

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Zelenskiy Disputes Gains

Russian forces have made minimal gains at the Pokrovsk front, averaging 70 meters per day.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted a photo in Pokrovsk to dispute Moscow’s claim of full capture.
A Ukrainian intelligence report says Russian casualties are high, with 27 Russian deaths per Ukrainian loss.
Since February 2022, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimates about 1.2 million Russian casualties, and peace talks remain stalled.

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