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Ukraine Reports Russia Lost 1.36 Million Troops; Russia Claims 1,320 Ukrainian Casualties in Past Day

The General Staff of Ukraine announced that Russia has suffered 1,362,500 troop losses since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukrainian forces lost over 1,320 troops in the past day, with additional losses of 340 in the Center battlegroup’s area. The conflicting figures highlight the divergent narratives from the two sides of the conflict.

The Kyiv Independent reported that the General Staff of Ukraine stated Russia has lost 1,362,500 troops in Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. This figure is based on data provided by the Ukrainian military. The Russian Defense Ministry, through TASS, stated that Ukrainian losses exceeded 1,320 troops over the past day, with additional losses of 340 in the Center battlegroup’s area. The two reports present starkly different perspectives on the toll of the war.

Where Sources Diverge

Kyiv Independent reports total Russian troop losses since Feb. 24, 2022, while TASS reports Ukrainian losses over the past day and Russian losses in the Center battlegroup’s area

kyiv-independent

Russia has lost 1,362,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

tass

Ukrainian losses exceed 1,320 troops over past day; Russia reports 340 losses in Center battlegroup’s area

Timelines

Sources

StateTASSMay 30, 02:21 PM
Ukrainian losses exceed 1,320 troops over past day

According to the Russian Defense Ministry data, the enemy lost more than 340 in the Center battlegroup’s area

IndependentKyiv IndependentMay 30, 10:32 AM
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,362,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 - The Kyiv Independent

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,362,500 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022  The Kyiv Independent