Ukrainian intelligence has obtained documents containing Russia’s own estimates of its battlefield losses in the war against Ukraine. According to the closed reports, Russia assesses its losses at more than 1.315 million killed and seriously wounded.
As Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, he received a briefing from the head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, Oleh Ivashchenko.
According to the president, Ukrainian intelligence obtained important documents containing Russia’s internal assessment of its battlefield losses. In particular, the ratio of losses has changed: of total losses, 62% are killed and 38% wounded.
In closed official reports, Russia estimates its losses at 1.315 million killed and seriously wounded. The Ukrainian side has reason to believe these figures are underestimated.
Zelenskyy also said the briefing analyzed Russia’s intentions to take advantage of the situation around Iran and the possible prolongation of a US military operation.
According to him, Russia aims to increase the risk of a prolonged war in the Middle East and the Gulf region in order to weaken international pressure over the war against Ukraine, ease sanctions from partners, and gain additional resources due to fluctuations in oil and gas prices.
Ukrainian intelligence has also obtained updated information about cooperation between Russia and North Korea. Zelenskyy thanked Ukrainian military intelligence for its effective work.