British Intelligence Reports: Nearly One Million Russian Casualties in Ukraine

According to UK intelligence, total Russian military losses since the start of the war in Ukraine may have reached an alarming figure of around 900 killed and wounded.

These losses include a wide range of soldiers killed, wounded and missing, creating a dramatic picture of the suffering of Russian forces during the conflict.

The report published by the UK Ministry of Defence, in a post on the X platform, states that since February 2022, the Russian military has suffered a tragic toll of between 200-250 thousand killed.

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This number marks the largest losses Russia has experienced since World War II, and it is estimated that this is one of the most expensive clashes for the Russian military in history.

In addition to the losses of killed and wounded soldiers, reports also suggest that the destruction of military infrastructure and the loss of important combat assets have significantly contributed to this difficult situation.

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This has also affected the morale of the troops and further worsened the overall condition of the Russian army during this long and fierce conflict.

Otherwise, Russia began its invasion of the Ukrainian state on February 24, 2022, causing thousands of casualties and extensive material damage. /Telegraph/