The statistics of the war

Here are the updated statistics on the war between Russia and Ukraine. In particular, the statistics of the dead and injured by nation are reported. Source: Ukrainian government.

Ukraine

DEAD 2870

INJURED 3700

Russia

DEAD 11000

INJURED n.d.

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