The Economist: At least 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the war with Russia

According to the report of Fars News Agency International Group, the English magazine “Economist” reported on Monday, citing data from American officials, that at least 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the war with Russia.

According to “Pravda” website, citing “Economist”, American officials estimated that at least 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in this war and 120,000 others were injured.

The President of Russia ordered a military attack on Ukraine on the 5th of March 2 years ago. This development occurred a few days after Moscow officially recognized the independence of the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the goal of his country’s military operations to “demilitarize Ukraine” and “de-Nazify” this country.

In the latest military assessment, Ukrainian military officials said that the forces Russia has intensified its attacks in eastern Ukraine, and the country’s air force plays an important role in the new round of Russian attacks.

The commander of the Ukrainian ground forces said: “Russian forces have started efforts to recapture the territory near Bakhmut.” The Russians have become more active towards Bakhmut and are trying to regain the previously lost positions.”

Vladimir Fitiu, the spokesman of the Ukrainian ground forces, also stated that the Russian forces are moving from defense to Active defenses have become active near Bakhmut and are putting pressure on Ukrainian forces south of the city. According to him, the Russian forces are looking for the weak points of Ukraine’s defense and intensifying artillery attacks on the country’s positions. It will continue to send people to attack Avdiyka until the city is fully captured.

Russian forces have advanced north of the city of Avdiyka in eastern Ukraine. The received footage shows Russian forces advancing southwest of Krasnohorivka towards the railway north of Avdiyka. The Ukrainian authorities have also confirmed that in recent days, more than 17 Russian attacks have occurred near Avdiyoka and heavy shelling of this city continues.

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