Russian Defense Ministry’s Claims on Ukrainian Losses Amid Ongoing Conflict Questioned by Independent Military Experts

In Russia, the conflict against Ukraine has been ongoing for 861 days and is referred to as a “special military operation.” However, experts from the Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT) and other independent military specialists question the accuracy of Russian Defense Ministry reports, particularly regarding Ukrainian losses. Even pro-Russian military experts are skeptical of these reports. Despite this, it is considered important to share the contents of these documents for potential future analysis.

According to verified data from open sources, the confirmed losses of the Russian army and pro-Russian military groups in Ukraine amount to thousands of casualties. Researchers acknowledge that the actual number of casualties may be much higher, and the fate of missing and captured individuals remains unknown. Meanwhile, UN data indicates a significant number of Ukrainian civilian casualties since the conflict began, with many deaths and injuries reported across various regions of the country, particularly in cities like Mariupol.

The Russian Defense Ministry’s report detailed numerous military actions and achievements in various regions of Ukraine. Forces in northern, western, southern, central, eastern