US estimates over 5,000 Russian fatalities in Ukraine

A US official says an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 Russian troops have died in Ukraine, The New York Times reports.

Several days ago, that figure was around 3,000 fatalities.

Casualties are difficult to assess due to the fog of war, and estimates vary hugely.

Russia has confirmed very few casualties, while Ukraine claims to have killed over 10,000 Russian troops.

Thousands of Ukrainians, both civilians and soldiers, are estimated dead in the fighting.

Mariupol’s mayor said yesterday that his city alone had lost over 1,200 civilians killed.

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