Troop deaths and injures in Ukraine war nearing 500,000: Report

The number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began in Febeuary 2022 is nearing 500,000, the New York Times reports, citing unnamed US officials.

The number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or wounded since the war in Ukraine began in Febeuary 2022 is nearing 500,000, the New York Times reports, citing unnamed US officials.

Russia’s military casualties are approaching 300,000, including as many as 120,000 deaths and 170,000 to 180,000 injuries, the newspaper said. Ukrainian deaths were close to 70,000, with 100,000 to 120,000 wounded, it added.