498 Russian Soldiers Dead Since the Start of the Ukraine Invasion
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The Russian Ministry of Defense revealed that 498 of its soldiers have died since the invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, as cited by Al Jazeera. Furthermore, 1,597 soldiers have been wounded during the same period.
Ministry of Defense spokesperson Igor Konashenkov on Wednesday (March 3) also dismissed reports of "uncountable losses" among Russian troops as "disinformation." He assured that the families of deceased Russian soldiers were receiving all necessary assistance.
In addition to disclosing the number of Russian military casualties, the Russian Ministry of Defense also revealed the number of Ukrainian military casualties. They reported 2,870 Ukrainian soldiers killed, 3,700 wounded, and 572 captured by Russia.
However, Al Jazeera has not been able to confirm these death tolls with Ukrainian officials.
Previously, Ukrainian authorities stated that more than 2,000 Ukrainian civilians have died since the invasion began.
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