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Zelenskyy: 8,000 Russian Losses Amidst Ongoing Conflict

3/23/2026

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On March 22, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces have suffered heavy losses.
He reported over the past week more than 8,000 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded.
He said Russian command is reassessing conditions and has replaced brigade commanders for false reporting.
Despite Russian advances in Kharkiv and Sumy, the Donetsk frontline remains stable.
Ukrainian forces conducted February strikes that eliminated 678 Russian soldiers and destroyed military equipment.

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On March 22, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces have suffered heavy losses.
He reported over the past week more than 8,000 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded.
He said Russian command is reassessing conditions and has replaced brigade commanders for false reporting.
Despite Russian advances in Kharkiv and Sumy, the Donetsk frontline remains stable.
Ukrainian forces conducted February strikes that eliminated 678 Russian soldiers and destroyed military equipment.