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Russia Claims 1,332,950 Troop Losses in Ukraine Since Feb. 24, 2022; Ukraine Reports 1,235 Troops Lost in Past Day

Russia's General Staff reported over 1.3 million troops lost in Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. Ukraine's military reported losing 1,235 troops in the past day, with casualties distributed across four battlegroups. The conflicting figures highlight the ongoing war's human toll.

According to the Kyiv Independent, Russia's General Staff stated that 1,332,950 troops have been lost in Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. The report from TASS, however, noted that Ukraine lost about 1,235 troops in the past day, with specific casualties reported in the areas of responsibility of Russia’s Battlegroup North, West, South, and Center. The Kyiv Independent's figure represents a cumulative loss over nearly four years of conflict, while TASS's report focuses on daily casualties in the current phase of the war.

Where Sources Diverge

Kyiv Independent reports Russia has lost 1,332,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022, while TASS reports Ukraine lost about 1,235 troops in the special military operation zone in the past day.

kyiv-independent

Russia has lost 1,332,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

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Ukraine lost about 1,235 troops in the special military operation zone in the past day

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StateTASSMay 3, 02:09 PM
Ukraine loses about 1,235 troops in special military operation zone in past day

In particular, Ukraine lost over 175 troops in the area of responsibility of Russia’s Battlegroup North, up to 210 troops in the area of responsibility of Battlegroup West, up to 160 troops in the area of responsibility of Battlegroup South, up to 320 troops in the area of responsibility of Battlegroup Center

IndependentKyiv IndependentMay 3, 10:15 AM
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,332,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 - The Kyiv Independent

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,332,950 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022  The Kyiv Independent