[モスクワ 12日 ロイター] – A document leaked on the Internet, which is said to be classified US information, stated that up to 354,000 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers were killed or injured in the war in Ukraine. It also said that the war might develop into a long war that will continue beyond 2023.
An analysis dated February 23, 2023 titled “The Battle of the Donbass Region in Eastern Ukraine is Expected to Consist of a Stalemate for the Year End,” shows the view that Russia is unlikely to be able to seize the Donbass Region.
Russian casualties ranged from 189,500 to 223,000, according to estimates reportedly compiled by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency. Of those, 35,500 to 43,000 were killed and 154,000 to 180,000 wounded.
Other documents put Ukrainian casualties between 124,500 and 131,000, with 15,500 to 17,500 dead and 109,000 to 113,500 wounded. there is
The figure is regarding 10 times higher than the official figures released by both the Russian and Ukrainian governments.
Archyde.com was unable to independently verify the authenticity of the document. Several countries, including Russia and Ukraine, have questioned the authenticity of the leaked documents. U.S. officials also said some of the files appear to have been tampered with.