Russia has lost 240,000 soldiers this year in Ukraine war, says UK Defence Minister

Russia has lost 240,000 soldiers this year in Ukraine war, says UK Defence Minister

Even as Russia has ramped up attacks on Ukraine in recent months, it has lost up to 240,000 soldiers so far this year, according to a British assessment.

Servicemen of the 24th Mechanized brigade, named after King Danylo, of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fire a BM-21 Grad multiple-launch rocket system toward Russian troops, on a front line, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine February 15, 2025. (Photo: Reuters)