Ukraine War: Russian Losses Mount

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Putin loses 43K soldiers on Ukraine battlefield in one of bloodiest months since start of war; total Russian casualties estimated at 1.5M. Ukrainian deep strikes into Russia challenge narrative of Russian invincibility, supporting case for continued US support.

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Updated Aug 16, 2026

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Putin loses 43K soldiers on Ukraine battlefield in one of bloodiest months since start of war