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Ukraine Reports 35,000 Russian Casualties, 150 per km Losses

5/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ukraine says Russian forces lose over 150 soldiers per kilometer of advance and target at least 200 casualties per kilometer.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported 35,203 Russian casualties in April and a net loss of 116 square kilometers.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine intercepted 94% of drones and 73% of missiles in a 48-hour assault that killed 24 civilians, including two sisters.

History

Historical Context

During NATO’s 78-day Operation Allied Force (24 March-10 June 1999), the alliance flew more than 38,000 combat missions—about 10,000 airstrikes—against Yugoslav forces without UN approval, showing how precision SEAD tactics could cripple enemy air-defences. Ukraine’s defense chief Mykhailo Fedorov and President Volodymyr Zelensky now cite that 1999 precedent to justify their focus on electronic warfare and high-accuracy drone interception.

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Story summary

Ukraine says Russian forces lose over 150 soldiers per kilometer of advance and target at least 200 casualties per kilometer.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported 35,203 Russian casualties in April and a net loss of 116 square kilometers.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine intercepted 94% of drones and 73% of missiles in a 48-hour assault that killed 24 civilians, including two sisters.

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