Russia and Ukraine Suffer High Casualties as War Approaches 500,000 Dead and Wounded
- Ukrainian and Russian troop deaths and injuries are nearing 500,000 total.
- Russia has suffered around 300,000 casualties, with about 120,000 troops killed.
- Ukraine's casualties are estimated at 70,000 killed and 100,000-120,000 wounded.
- Casualty counts are hard to confirm due to underreporting and lack of disclosure.
- Casualties have mounted during Ukraine's recent counteroffensive.