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Russia has 70,000 to 80,000 casualties so far in Ukraine - Pentagon
Russia has had about 70,000 to 80,000 casualties so far in its war on Ukraine, Colin Kahl, Defense Department under secretary for policy, said during an on-camera briefing at the Pentagon. This figure includes both Russian forces killed and wounded in action.
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CNN shared the statement.
“I think it’s safe to suggest that the Russians have probably taken 70 or 80,000 casualties in the less than six months. Now that is a combination of killed in action and wounded in action, that number might be a little lower, little higher, but I think that’s kind of in the ballpark,” Kahl said.
Kahl said that number of casualties from Russian forces is “remarkable” considering Russia has “achieved none of Vladimir Putin’s objectives” since invading Ukraine at the end of February.
“The Ukrainian morale and will to fight is unquestioned, and much higher I think than the average will to fight on the Russian side, so I think that gives the Ukrainians a significant advantage,” Kahl added.
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