"No losses", but mobilisation still announced: Shoigu reveals Russia's losses in Ukraine
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WEDNESDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2022, 10:13
According to the information from the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, Russia’s losses in its war with Ukraine amount to 5,937 soldiers.
Source: Statement by Russia’s Defence Minister, Sergey Shoigu
Quote: "I can’t help but say this, we have not spoken about this for a long time, [I mean,] our losses. Our losses in the special military operation are 5,937 soldiers."
Details: According to him, approximately 90% of the injured have returned to duty. At the same time, Shoigu stated that Ukraine allegedly lost more than 100,000 soldiers (both injured and killed) in the war.
Background:
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the partial mobilisation of Russian citizens on the morning of 21 September.
Shoigu announced that 300,000 reservists would be mobilised in Russia.
On 21 September, The Ukrainian General Staff reported that 55,110 Russian servicemen have been killed since 24 February.
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