Zelenskyy Reveals Record Russian Casualties: 35,000 Killed Per Month.

Ukrainian President's Statement

According to UATV: In a speech delivered on January 22 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed that Russian forces are now sustaining approximately 35,000 combat fatalities per month—a record high since the start of the full-scale invasion. This staggering figure underscores the intense and costly nature of the current fighting, which has shifted to a war of attrition along fortified front lines.

Zelenskyy contrasted this with data from a year ago, when monthly Russian losses were around 14,000 killed, indicating a dramatic escalation in casualty rates. He stated that Russia is mobilizing between 40,000 and 43,000 personnel monthly to compensate, yet its total losses have reached 45,000.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: 'Russian losses are the highest they have ever had.'

'I am simply sharing the real statistics with you—and it is 35,000 killed per month,' Zelenskyy asserted. He elaborated that of the 43,000 mobilized, 'about 10-15% desert, and there is a certain number of wounded.' The Ukrainian President attributed the situation to the effectiveness of Ukrainian forces, noting, 'You can understand that their army has stopped increasing due to our drones and our operators.'

Impact on Military Operations

President Zelenskyy's statement highlights the severe predicament the Russian military faces in its war against Ukraine. The steep rise in casualties is likely affecting troop morale and Russia's overall capacity to sustain prolonged offensive operations, a challenge familiar from historical conflicts with high casualty rates.

• Key points focus on mobilization challenges and desertion rates
• Difficulties in maintaining an adequate number of combat-ready soldiers

This situation could significantly influence the future trajectory of the conflict.