According to data from an interview with President Volodymyr Zelensky, up to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives during the full-scale aggression from Russia.
Source: Zelensky's interview with CBS News
Details: Although CBS News does not provide a direct quote from the president, the figure has been mentioned during the program "60 Minutes".
Quote: "Russia is launching attacks on Ukrainian cities every day. 1,700 assaults on schools, over 600 children have died, 780 medical facilities have been attacked, 13,000 civilians have lost their lives, and up to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died".
Additionally: The president stated that "if we do not stand firm, he (Putin) will advance further".
"This is not mere speculation; the threat is real. Putin's ultimate goal is to revive the Russian Empire and reclaim territories currently protected by NATO. Considering all this, I believe it could escalate into a world war", the president emphasized.
Previous reports included:
- In December 2024, Zelensky reported that 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers had died since February 24, 2022.
- On February 4, 2025, Zelensky stated that 45,100 Ukrainian soldiers had died in the war against Russia, with an additional 390,000 wounded.
- On February 16, 2025, the president mentioned that over 46,000 Ukrainian soldiers had died during the full-scale war with Russia, with tens of thousands missing or in captivity. He noted that "nobody knows" exactly how many Ukrainians have lost their lives due to the war.