Zelensky reports 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since start of Russian invasion

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers and 370,000 soldiers have been wounded to varying degrees.

This was shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a post on social media, as reported by Rubryka.

"Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers," Zelensky stated.

He also noted that 370,000 cases of medical assistance have been provided to wounded soldiers, emphasizing that 50% of the injured return to active service. "This includes all injuries, even light and repeated ones," he added.

Zelensky highlighted the stark differences between the Russian military and the Ukrainian Defense Forces, particularly in the development of front-line medicine. "One of the key differences is the level of front-line medical care, which is much more advanced in our army," the president remarked.

He also shared insights into Russia's battlefield losses, stating that since September, Russian casualties have reached a ratio of 5 or even 6 to 1 compared to Ukrainian forces. He suggested this reflects Russia's desperation to gain more territory before facing mounting global pressure.

Zelensky reminded that thousands of Ukrainians are still held in Russian captivity, including both military personnel and civilians.

"These are thousands of people, some of whom have been in captivity since 2014, when the occupation began," he said.