Ukraine claims 8,000 Russian troops killed in a week as new attacks launched

WorldPolitics
23 Mar 2026 • 5:32 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia has lost over 8,000 troops in the past week due to intensified offensive efforts.
  • Zelensky stated that Russia is attempting to capitalise on more favourable spring weather conditions for its military operations.
  • He warned of a potential deficit in US-supplied Patriot air defence missiles if the conflict in the Middle East continues.
  • Zelensky noted that while the US produces 60-65 Patriot missiles monthly, 103 were used in the Iran war on its first day alone.
  • He suggested that a prolonged conflict in Iran would benefit Vladimir Putin by depleting global resources.

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