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Russia Reports Loss of 1,348,790 Troops in Ukraine Since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia claims to have lost 1,348,790 troops in Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. Ukrinform reports 1,170 soldiers were lost in the past day. The figures highlight the scale of military casualties in the ongoing conflict.
The Kyiv Independent reported that Russia has lost 1,348,790 troops in Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. The article, published on May 17, 2026, cites the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces. Ukrinform, also published on May 17, 2026, reported that the Russian army lost 1,170 soldiers in the past day. The two sources diverge significantly in their reporting, with one providing a cumulative figure and the other a daily count. The discrepancy underscores the challenges in verifying casualty numbers in an ongoing conflict.
Where Sources Diverge
Kyiv Independent reports total troop losses since Feb. 24, 2022, while Ukrinform reports daily losses of 1,170 soldiers.
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Russia has lost 1,348,790 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
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Russian army loses 1,170 soldiers in war against Ukraine over past day
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IndependentKyiv IndependentMay 17, 10:32 AM
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,348,790 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 - The Kyiv IndependentGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 1,348,790 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 The Kyiv Independent
StateUkrinformMay 17, 09:15 AM
Russian army loses 1,170 soldiers in war against Ukraine over past day - Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News AgencyRussian army loses 1,170 soldiers in war against Ukraine over past day Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency