By KYIV. Dec 4 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The estimated losses of the Russian occupation forces, which are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, in the period from February 24, 2022 to November 2023 in Ukraine range from 180,000 to 240,000 people wounded and about 50,000 killed, losses of the Wagner PMC, about 40,000 wounded and 20,000 killed, according to British intelligence.
“Between February 24, 2022 and November 2023, official Russian MoD forces likely suffered between 180,000 and 240,000 personnel wounded and approximately 50,000 killed. Wagner Group mercenaries likely suffered approximately 40,000 wounded and 20,000 killed,” according to a report published on the X social network by the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Monday.
“Therefore, overall the Russian side has likely suffered around 220,000 to 280,000 wounded and approximately 70,000 killed. This gives an estimated range of between 290,000 and 350,000 total Russian combatant casualties.”
“Even amongst Russian officials there is likely a low level of understanding about total casualty figures because of a long-established culture of dishonest reporting within the military,” the intelligence said.
