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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in significant losses on both sides, with Ukraine bravely defending against relentless Russian aggression. Recent reports honor individuals such as musician Andrii Neskubin and pilot Major Oleksandr Borovyk, highlighting their sacrifice. Innovative measures are being taken locally, including biometric identification of the deceased, to maintain an accurate account of the fallen. Ukraine courageously repatriates fallen soldiers, ensuring they receive the recognition they deserve. Reports confirm that since the onset of the Russian invasion, over a million Russian personnel have been neutralized. The somber reality is a stark reminder of the human cost of war.

What are some key figures regarding losses in the Ukraine war?

Since the conflict began, Ukraine has suffered significant human losses, with thousands of courageous individuals, including soldiers and civilians, dying in defense of their nation. Russia has reported over a million casualties, signifying heavy combat losses.

How is Ukraine handling the identification of those killed in combat?

Ukraine has implemented biometric identification processes for the deceased, aiming to maintain an accurate record of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This includes the identification of missing and fallen soldiers in various battlefields.

Can you mention notable individuals who have died in the Ukraine conflict?

Among the many who have perished, notable individuals include Andrii Neskubin, a gifted musician and volunteer fighter, and Major Oleksandr Borovyk, a dedicated pilot. Their sacrifices are emblematic of Ukraine's resilience and courage.

How are fallen soldiers honored in Ukraine?

Ukraine takes solemn measures to honor fallen heroes through ceremonies and repatriation processes. This includes efforts to return the bodies of service members and ensuring they receive a dignified and respectful remembrance.

What steps is the Ukrainian government taking to address misinformation about losses?

To counteract misinformation, Ukraine's government regularly releases verified updates on casualties and actively refutes false claims propagated by adversaries. Their communication strategy emphasizes transparency and accuracy.

Have any international figures been involved in recognizing Ukraine's losses?

International figures and allies have recognized Ukraine's immense sacrifices, with various global leaders and organizations expressing solidarity. Media coverage, official statements, and diplomatic efforts underscore the heavy toll of the conflict.

What roles do volunteers play in Ukraine's defense efforts?

Volunteers, including foreign nationals and Ukrainian civilians, have played vital roles in defending the country. Their involvement ranges from frontline combat to logistical support, demonstrating global unity and resolve in supporting Ukraine's sovereignty.

How does the current loss of life in Ukraine compare to past conflicts?

The loss of life in Ukraine's ongoing conflict has surpassed numerous historical conflicts, rivaling U.S. World War II casualties. The intensity of these losses underscores the severe human cost and highlights the urgent need for international intervention and support.

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afu training Modernisation of training course has already yielded results. In March, we recorded decrease in our losses, - Syrskyi The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi heard reports from the heads of military command and control bodies on problematic issues such as manning units and restoring their combat capability. 5 590 36 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

repatriation Bodies of 909 fallen defenders returned to Ukraine. PHOTOS The bodies of 909 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine as a result of the repatriation activities. 14 670 91 Previously in trend: Returning bodies of fallen defenders

Vsevolod Shabadakh died Lighting designer of Rivne Philharmonic Vsevolod Shabadakh killed in battle for Ukraine. PHOTO Vsevolod Shabadakh, a sergeant and tank commander of the 41st separate mechanised brigade, was killed during a combat mission in the Sumy region. Before the war, the man worked as a lighting designer at the Rivne Regional Philharmonic. 2 458 6 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Syrskyi voices Russian losses in Kursk region Over 7.5 months, Russia has lost more than 55,000 troops in Kursk region, more than 22,000 irretrievably - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the Defence Forces are conducting a defensive operation in the "Kursk" military grouping area. 1 301 11 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Enemy losses

Russians marching at cemetery Russian army unit is marching past cemetery where graves are being dug for occupiers killed in Ukraine to tune of "Farewell Slavs". VIDEO A video was posted online showing a Russian army unit marching past a cemetery at the exact moment when two workers were digging graves for Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine. 13 917 49 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Bohdan Nemtsov was killed Bohdan Nemtsov, musician of Zaporizhzhia Philharmonic, died at front Defending Ukraine, a 32-year-old former musician of the Zaporizhzhia Philharmonic Academic Symphony Orchestra, Bohdan Nemtsov, was killed. 3 050 11 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Since beginning of 2024, occupiers’ losses have amounted to more than half million people – Syrskyi. VIDEO Since the beginning of 2024, the losses of the Russian occupiers have amounted to more than half a million people. 1 602 18 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

Ukrainian soldiers defending their position Ukrainian soldiers are defending their position under enemy fire: Morti and Farah - two hundred. Borsovskyi - three hundred. Emka is not coming - something is f#cked up. Well, this is whole story". VIDEO of battle A video was posted online showing fragments of the defence of a position in the forest by a group of Ukrainian soldiers. 20 244 39 Previously in trend: Close-quarters combat

Dmytro Biendikov,copy editor of the TSN website, was killed at the frontline Dmytro Biendikov, copy editor of TSN website and soldier of 3rd SAB, was killed in action defending Ukraine. PHOTO On 18 March 2025, Dmytro Biendikov, the copy editor of TSN.ua, a soldier of the 3rd SAB, was killed while performing a combat mission in eastern Ukraine. He became the 102nd media professional to die in the Russian war against Ukraine. 6 086 9 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Suspilne videographer Kyrylo Polikevych killed in the war Suspilne’s videographer Kyrylo Polikevych was killed while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO On 16 March 2025, Kyrylo Polikevych, a serviceman and videographer for Suspilne Dnipro TV channel, was killed while performing a combat mission in Donetsk region. 3 405 5 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Artur Shybalov Soldier, former cameraman of PTV UA TV channel Artur Shybalov died in war On March 13, a soldier, former cameraman, and montage specialist of the PTV UA TV channel, Artur Shybalov from Poltava, was killed in the Kursk region (Russian Federation). 3 010 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Anton Pshenychnyi died Anton Pshenychnyi, Kyiv policeman, blogger and co-founder of "Sarmat TV" in Berdiansk, died at front. PHOTO On 13 March, Anton Pshenychnyi, a Kyiv policeman, well-known civil activist, blogger and former deputy of the Berdiansk City Council, was killed while performing a combat mission in the Toretsk sector.  5 558 6

Yurii Kirpik died Soldier and producer of Starlight Media projects, Yurii Kirpik, died in battle for Ukraine. PHOTO Yurii Kirpik, a producer of Starlight Media projects, including the "Zvazheni i Shchastlyvi" project and the "House of Happiness" series, died at the front. 5 814 6 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

An activist, volunteer and soldier from Avdiivka, Oleksii Savkevych, died at the front Volunteer, activist and soldier from Avdiivka, Oleksii Savkevych (Maestro), died at front. PHOTOS On 10 March 2025, Oleksii Savkevych, a volunteer, activist and serviceman from Avdiivka with the call sign Maestro, died while defending Ukraine. 4 910 11 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Taras Shevchenko died Sculptor Taras Shevchenko died in battle for Ukraine. PHOTO On 9 March, Taras Shevchenko, a 25-year-old sculptor from Odesa region, an employee of the Tuzly Estuaries National Park, was killed in the war. 7 112 37 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Volodymyr Volikov died Poet and cardiologist of highest category Volodymyr Volikov (Skif) died in battle for Ukraine. PHOTO A combat medic, cardiologist of the highest category, poet Volodymyr Volikov died in the war. 15 148 51 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Volodymyr Volikov died

Volodymyr Stohnii, Battalion Commander of the 37th Marine Brigade, was killed at the front Volodymyr Stohnii (Zolotyi), Battalion Commander of 37th Marine Brigade, was killed defending Ukraine. PHOTO The commander of the 1st Marine Battalion of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade, Senior Lieutenant Volodymyr Stohniy, call sign 'Zolotyi' (Golden), died in the fighting for Ukraine. 16 698 27 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Volodymyr Stohnii, Battalion Commander of the 37th Brigade, was killed

The occupiers’ losses Since beginning of the year, AFU has eliminated over 91,000 occupiers – Syrskyi Since the beginning of 2025, the Russian army's losses in manpower have amounted to about 91 thousand people. 775 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Ukraine’s losses in the war with Russia: Zaluzhnyi calls them critical Zaluzhnyi on Ukraine’s war losses: Critical – 50,000 killed and over 300,000 wounded Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, now Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valerii Zaluzhnyi said that the number of Ukrainian army losses at this stage of the war with Russia is a "critical point." 24 133 203 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Zaluzhnyi on Ukraine’s losses

Farewell ceremony to Vasyl Ratushnyi on the Maidan Kyiv bids farewell to Vasyl Ratushnyi, who died in war. PHOTOS On 5 March, a funeral ceremony was held at St Michael's Cathedral in Kyiv for 28-year-old Revolution of Dignity participant and soldier Vasyl Ratushnyi, the brother of the deceased Kyiv activist and Armed Forces soldier Roman Ratushnyi. 2 942 7 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Farewell ceremony for Vasyl Ratushnyi

BBC journalists name more than 83,000 dead Russian soldiers Since beginning of 2025, Russian losses in Ukraine have reached 90 thousand people - British intelligence Since the beginning of 2025, the total losses of the Russian army in Ukraine have amounted to about 90 thousand soldiers killed and wounded, 1 094 3 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

Syrskyi on attack on training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region Russian strike on training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region: head of unit training centre and unit commander suspended from duty, - Syrskyi In the middle of the day, on 1 March, the enemy attacked one of the military units on the territory of the training ground of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The attack by an "Iskander-M" ballistic missile with a cluster munition resulted in deaths and injuries. 17 689 63 Previously in trend: blow to training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region

training ground Russia’s missile strike on training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region: criminal proceedings opened - SBI The State Bureau of Investigation has opened a criminal investigation into the deaths and injuries of Ukrainian servicemen as a result of Russian missile fire at a training ground in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 15 669 59 Previously in trend: blow to training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region

Ukrainian soldiers killed at training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region Ground Forces on Russian missile attack on training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region: There are dead and wounded. Investigation and establishment of circumstances is ongoing On 1 March, one of the units of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine became the target of an enemy missile attack. 17 033 88 Previously in trend: blow to training ground in Dnipropetrovsk region

DIU Cabinet of Ministers allocates UAH 1.1 billion to DIU to provide financial assistance to families of deceased The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1 billion 115 million from the reserve fund to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine to provide financial assistance to the families of fallen servicemen. 1 302 14 Previously in trend: Payments to the families of the deceased

A US defender said goodbye on Maidan Kyiv bids farewell to American volunteer medic Ethan Hertweck. VIDEO&PHOTOS On February 28, Independence Square in Kyiv bids farewell to American Ethan Hertweck, who was killed in battle for Ukraine on December 14, 2023. 9 078 24 Previously in trend: Farewell on the Maidan

Vasyl Ratushnyi Vasyl Ratushnyi, brother of famous activist Roman Ratushnyi and elder son of writer Svitlana Povaliaieva and soldier Taras Ratushnyi, died at front. PHOTO On 27 February, Vasyl Ratushnyi was killed during a combat mission. He was a UAV pilot with the "Birds of Magyars". 18 033 25 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Syrskyi names Russia’s losses in manpower since the beginning of 2025 Since beginning of year, Russia’s manpower losses have exceeded 74,000 personnel – Syrskyi. VIDEO The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, said that since the beginning of 2025, the total losses of the Russian occupiers in manpower have exceeded 74,000 people. 1 625 10

Footballer Mykyta Kalin died at the front Footballer and champion in horting Mykyta Kalin died in battles for Ukraine. PHOTO A 23-year-old athlete and soldier Mykyta Kalin was killed while performing a combat mission in the Izium district of Kharkiv region. 5 433 9

metallurgy Trump’s tariffs could cause billions in losses for Ukrainian metallurgy - Independent Metinvest Group's Zaporizhstal Iron and Steel Works remains one of the key enterprises in Ukraine despite daily fighting just 40 kilometers from the plant. Production continues, supplying materials for military equipment and exports. 6 499 31 Previously in trend: Trump trade wars

BBC journalists named names of more than 83,000 dead Russian military personnel Russian Federation has lost more than 530,000 military personnel in year - Politico According to NATO, Russia has lost more than 530,000 military personnel killed and wounded in the war against Ukraine over the past year. 2 945 19

Bodies of 757 fallen defenders returned to Ukraine Since beginning of invasion, Ukraine has returned 7017 bodies of fallen servicemen, - Coordination Centre Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 7,017 bodies of fallen defenders have been returned to the territory of our country during 75 repatriations. 892 5

Zelenskyy Ukraine has lost more than 46 thousand military during full-scale war, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has lost more than 46,000 soldiers during the full-scale invasion. 10 681 123

Military of MAC were killed Three soldiers of Mine Action Centre were killed in terrorist attack (updated). PHOTO The Mine Action Centre reported the deaths of three servicemen as a result of a terrorist attack. 21 216 40

Bodies of 757 fallen defenders returned to Ukraine Ukraine returns bodies of 757 more fallen defenders. PHOTOS Ukraine has returned the bodies of 757 fallen servicemen of the Defence Forces. 7 826 29 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian soldier, officer of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Maksym Yemets "If I die, take into account all these mistakes" - last message of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine officer Maksym "Yenot" Yemets. VIDEO Censor.NET editor-in-chief Yurii Butusov has published the last voice message of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine officer Maksym "Yenot" Yemets, who was killed under fire near Pokrovsk on 4 February, in which he talks about the problems in the army and asks to take into account the mistakes in the management of units. 20 378 60

Swiss volunteer fighter killed in the war in Ukraine First volunteer fighter from Switzerland killed in war in Ukraine For the first time since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a Swiss volunteer fighter was killed. 2 981 10

Former "Fakty" journalist Yaroslav Shapochka died Former "Fakty" journalist Yaroslav Shapochka died in war: he had been missing since March 2023. PHOTO Yaroslav Shapochka, a soldier and former journalist with the "Fakty" publication, was killed at the front, he had been missing since March 2023. 5 764 10

Andrii Ruban from Odesa died Odesa muralist Andrii Ruban killed in battle for Ukraine. PHOTO On 4 January, Odesa muralist Andrii Ruban was killed while performing a combat mission. He will forever be 41 years old. 6 732 28

Russian losses on Siverskyi direction Russian losses exceed contract recruitment: more than 40,000 soldiers die in month - Defence Ministry In 2024, Russia lost more than 40,000 soldiers at the front every month, which exceeds the rate of recruitment. 2 002 38

Maksym Yemets (Raccoon) Funeral of fallen soldier Maksym Yemets (Yenot) will be held on February 11 in Ivano-Frankivsk On Tuesday, February 11, at 13:00 in Ivano-Frankivsk, a farewell ceremony for the fallen Ukrainian soldier, poet Maksym Yemets with the call sign Enot (Raccoon) will be held at the House of Sorrow on Rebetska Street. 3 526 3

Russian losses on the Northern direction Record losses of Russian Federation: more than 48 thousand military killed in January - British intelligence British intelligence has reported that January 2025 was the second worst month for Russia in terms of personnel losses after December 2024. 2 403 21

Poet and soldier Maksym Yemets Enot died at the front Defending Ukraine, soldier and poet Maksym Yemets (Enot) died at front. PHOTOS A 30-year-old Ukrainian serviceman, poet Maksym Yemets, with the call sign Enot (Raccoon), was killed in the Pokrovsk direction 7 232 18

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Piers Morgan During full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, about 45,100 of our people were killed and 390,000 more wounded - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about Ukraine's losses during the full-scale Russian invasion. 13 751 116 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

18-year-old British volunteer soldier James Wilton was killed 18-year-old British volunteer soldier James Wilton was killed during his first combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO James Wilton, an 18-year-old volunteer soldier from the United Kingdom who joined the Armed Forces a few months after graduating from college, was killed in the fighting for Ukraine. It was his first combat mission. 24 806 110

Anton Spitsyn, co-founder of the Peaky Blinders unit, was killed at the front Anton Spitsyn, commander of "Peaky Blinders" unit, died at front defending Ukraine. PHOTO Anton Spitsyn, a volunteer, co-founder and commander of the special forces group "Peaky Blinders" of the National Guard of Ukraine, was killed in the fighting for Ukraine. 17 034 22

memory of fallen soldiers Ukrainian pilot Ivan Bolotov was killed while performing combat mission - 831st tactical aviation brigade. PHOTO A Ukrainian fighter pilot, Captain Ivan Bolotov, was killed during a combat mission. 17 679 41

Cultural activist and volunteer Anastasia Kolvakh died in missile strike in Poltava Russian strike on Poltava: actress and volunteer Anastasia Kolvakh killed. PHOTO The 30-year-old was a lecturer at the Kinodvizh film club in Poltava and also worked at the Theatre of Contemporary Dialogue. 11 644 6