A new study published by the New York Times estimates that more than 2 million Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have been killed or wounded since the war began. According to the report, shared by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), Russia has lost over 1.4 million troops, including approximately 450,000 killed, while Ukraine has lost between 525,000 and 625,000 troops, among them 125,000–150,000 killed.
The New York Times published a comprehensive study estimating total military casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war since its outbreak, citing figures that exceed 2 million killed and wounded combined on both sides.
According to the study, cited Wednesday evening by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), Russia has suffered over 1.4 million casualties, with approximately 450,000 killed. Ukraine's losses are estimated between 525,000 and 625,000 troops, including 125,000–150,000 killed.
The figures significantly exceed previous Western intelligence assessments. As The Zioneer has reported, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated earlier this month that Russia was losing 30,000–35,000 troops killed per month, while President Donald Trump cited 40,000 monthly casualties at the G7 summit. The New York Times study provides a cumulative accounting of the full war's toll.
The study does not break down casualties by civilian versus combatant, nor does it specify source methodology in the excerpt shared. The figures remain unverified by independent on-the-ground counts, though the newspaper's sourcing is consistent with Western intelligence trends.
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