The officials cautioned, however, that due to complications in data accuracy, arriving at precise casualty figures remains a challenge.
The primary difficulty in determining accurate casualty figures arises from the apparent tendency of Moscow to underreport its military dead and wounded. Similarly, Kyiv has refrained from publicly disclosing official statistics on casualties, further contributing to the complexity of the situation.
According to The New York Times report, the cumulative toll of the conflict has reached almost half a million soldiers either killed or wounded. The United States' estimates point to approximately 300,000 Russian military personnel having suffered casualties, which includes a potentially devastating count of up to 120,000 fatalities. Moreover, the report suggests that the number of injuries among Russian soldiers stands between 170,000 to 180,000.
On the Ukrainian side, the figures are equally grim. The report indicates that close to 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict, while an estimated 100,000 to 120,000 have been wounded.
The accuracy of these figures is of paramount importance, as they underscore the tremendous human cost of this protracted conflict. However, due to the lack of transparency and potential manipulation of data by both parties, reaching an unassailable estimate remains a significant challenge.
The ongoing conflict continues to draw international attention, with concerns growing over its impact on regional stability and the urgent need for diplomatic solutions to bring about an end to the violence. (ILKHA)