Rutte: Russia's monthly losses in Ukraine exceed US Vietnam toll

unian.ua (Ukrainian) —

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reported that Russia is suffering over 40,000 troops killed or wounded monthly in Ukraine, comparing the losses to US casualties in Vietnam. Rutte stated Russia lost 40,000 soldiers in one month, with October figures potentially exceeding 50,000, while the US lost 56,000 over 14 years in Vietnam. He said Putin is attacking civilians and infrastructure to break Ukraine's will. Rutte noted Russia is increasing sabotage in Europe through arson, drone incidents, and cyberattacks, but NATO is responding with more support for Ukraine. Ukrainian data shows October losses reached 54,400, with Russia losing more territory than it captured.


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