Death Toll of Russian Soldiers Since War Commencement
The Ukrainian army is engaged in heavy fighting with Russian units near the cities of Pokrovsk and Dobropillia, with reinforcements sent to repel advances. According to reports, Russian forces are infiltrating Ukrainian defensive installations east and northeast of Dobropillia using sabotage and reconnaissance groups. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned against a one-sided peace and stated that Russia is preparing new offensives on three fronts, including Saporizhzhia, Pokrovsk, and Novopavlovka.
Meanwhile, the independent Russian media outlet Mediazona has confirmed the identities of over 122,000 Russian soldiers and contractors killed in Ukraine since the invasion began in February 2022. The actual number of Russian military deaths is likely higher, as these figures are based on confirmed public-source documentation such as obituaries, social media posts, and regional media. Ukrainian estimates and other sources suggest total Russian military casualties—including wounded and missing—may have exceeded one million.
In response to the ongoing conflict, the Ukrainian armed forces are converting agricultural aircraft for testing purposes into weapons of war. Additionally, the Ukrainian SBU intelligence service reportedly attacked a Russian drone storage facility in the Russian region of Tatarstan.
Political tensions continue to rise as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for security guarantees for Ukraine ahead of the planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accuses Russia of attempting to drive a wedge between Warsaw and Kyiv.
On a more positive note, Lithuania plans to launch a new training program for the public and schoolchildren to build and operate drones, with three drone training centers opening in September and more centers to follow.
As the situation in Ukraine remains volatile, both sides continue to suffer heavy losses. The international community watches closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Sources:
- BBC News
- Mediazona
- BBC News Russian
- The Guardian
- The Washington Post
- The ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine have led to the implementation of stringent community policy and employment policies within the Ukrainian armed forces, as theyaverage over one million military casualties have been estimated, necessitating reinforcements.
- Amidst the escalating politics and general-news surrounding the conflict in Ukraine, leaders such as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk are voicing their concerns and interference through diplomatic means.
