"No losses", but mobilisation still announced: Shoigu reveals Russia's losses in Ukraine

WEDNESDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2022, 10:13 

According to the information from the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation, Russia’s losses in its war with Ukraine amount to 5,937 soldiers.

Source:  Statement by Russia’s Defence Minister, Sergey Shoigu

Quote: "I can’t help but say this, we have not spoken about this for a long time, [I mean,] our losses. Our losses in the special military operation are 5,937 soldiers." 

Details: According to him, approximately 90% of the injured have returned to duty. At the same time, Shoigu stated that Ukraine allegedly lost more than 100,000 soldiers (both injured and killed) in the war. 

Background:

• Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the partial mobilisation of Russian citizens on the morning of 21 September.
• Shoigu announced that 300,000 reservists would be mobilised in Russia.
• On 21 September, The Ukrainian General Staff reported that 55,110 Russian servicemen have been killed since 24 February.

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