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Ukraine Inflicted Over 35,000 Russian Casualties in March, Zelenskyy Says
Zelenskyy said drone strikes alone caused 33,988 Russian troops to be killed or wounded in March.
- On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces suffered more than 35,000 casualties in March, marking the highest monthly loss levels since the invasion began.
- Zelenskyy revealed 33,988 casualties resulted from drone strikes alone, while artillery fire eliminated an additional 1,363 troops and destroyed 274 Russian air defense systems.
- Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi noted favorable weather triggered intensified Russian offensive operations, while the president praised effective drone units including the "Birds" of Madyar and "Phoenix."
- Meanwhile, Russia's presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov demanded a Ukrainian withdrawal from Donbas to halt operations, stating "This has to be done," though peace talks remain paused amid an Iran conflict.
- Russia plans to recruit an additional 409,000 soldiers in 2026, according to Syrskyi, signaling continued efforts to bolster its forces despite the recent surge in March casualties.
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The President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, stated that in March 2026, Russia had suffered the greatest losses since the outbreak of the full-scale war, with more than 35,000 occupiers killed or seriously injured on the battlefield.
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