Zelenskyy reveals 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed fighting against Russia

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ted RegenciaFebruary 5, 2026 at 05:41 AM

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In February 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the war against Russia. He also stated that a large number of soldiers are considered missing. Zelenskyy's statement was made before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion and during ceasefire talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at resolving the conflict. A Kremlin spokesperson stated that Russian forces would continue fighting until Kyiv makes the necessary decisions to end the war. The UN reported over 2,500 civilian deaths in Ukraine in 2025 due to Russian attacks.

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