Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky provided an update on Russian military losses during a recent briefing. According to Zelensky, Russia mobilizes approximately 30,000 to 33,000 soldiers each month. However, he stated that Russian forces are experiencing losses totaling around 35,000 personnel in the same period, indicating a significant attrition rate.
Zelensky further noted that among the Russian casualties, about 10 to 15 percent are soldiers who have deserted or run away. Additionally, the figure includes wounded personnel. He emphasized that these figures suggest the Russian military’s growth has effectively stalled, implying challenges in maintaining or increasing their troop levels amid ongoing combat.
The Ukrainian leader’s remarks come amid ongoing tensions and hostilities in the region, with Ukraine monitoring Russian military movements and assessing their impacts on the broader conflict. While these figures offer insight into Russian military casualties, independent verification remains limited, and the numbers could fluctuate as the situation evolves.