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Ukraine Reports Record 1,710 Russian Soldier Deaths in One Day

3/21/2026

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Ukraine reports 1,710 Russian soldiers killed on March 17, marking one of Russia's deadliest days.
Since the invasion began on February 24, 2022, Ukraine says Russia has lost about 1,285,700 troops, including 1,610 casualties in a single day.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, with many more missing.
The Kremlin has paused peace talks amid the conflict, citing "obvious reasons."

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Ukraine reports 1,710 Russian soldiers killed on March 17, marking one of Russia's deadliest days.
Since the invasion began on February 24, 2022, Ukraine says Russia has lost about 1,285,700 troops, including 1,610 casualties in a single day.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at least 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, with many more missing.
The Kremlin has paused peace talks amid the conflict, citing "obvious reasons."