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Rubio: 100,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine in 2025 Alone
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At the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio disclosed that “since the beginning of 2025, roughly 100,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine—dead, not wounded,” as was reported on July 10.
Rubio said the estimate derives from “multiple sources of intelligence, open-source reporting and partner-nation assessments,” reflecting a significant intensification of Russian losses over the past six months. He added that the United States and its allies continue to track battlefield attrition closely, even as Moscow publicly denies such figures.
A spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Defense dismissed Rubio’s assessment as “grossly exaggerated,” accusing Western officials of manipulating data for political ends. In contrast, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has acknowledged comparable losses on the Russian side, estimating over 95,000 fatalities and tens of thousands wounded since January.
Rubio also addressed the resumption of US weapons shipments to Kyiv, noting that after a brief pause for inventory checks, “shipments of 155 mm artillery shells and GMLRS rockets have resumed,” providing critical support for Ukraine’s defense lines. He emphasized that US assistance now includes advanced air defense systems, anti-armor munitions and continued training for Ukrainian personnel.
Analysts warn that sustained attrition at this scale could eventually strain Russia’s capacity for prolonged operations, but caution that Moscow may counter by mobilizing additional reserves or altering tactics. As the war enters its fourth summer, the mounting human toll continues to shape strategic calculations in Kyiv, Washington and capitals across Europe.
Earlier, it was reported that Russia’s total military losses in Ukraine have surpassed 1,000,000 personnel—killed, wounded, or incapacitated—according to Ukraine’s General Staff.
