Ukraine Claims "3,500 Russian Soldiers Killed"

Black smoke billows from Ukrainian military airport after Russian invasion begins
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[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Ukraine, which is at war with Russia, claimed that more than 3,500 Russian soldiers have died.

According to local Ukrainian media on the 26th, Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the Ukrainian presidential office, said, "So far, Russia has lost more than 3,500 soldiers, and 200 have been captured as prisoners."

Advisor Podolyak claimed, "The Ukrainian defense forces and police are controlling the entire country."

This claim regarding Russian military casualties differs significantly from the Russian side's announcement.

Earlier, the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed, "More than 200 enemy soldiers were killed during the battle on the 25th, and there were no Russian military casualties."

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