Russia has acknowledged 498 of its victims in Ukraine

498 are the victims among the Russian army of the “specialized operation” conducted by Russia in Ukraine. 1597 are wounded.

The number of victims said a spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Defense Igor Konashenkov. This is the first concrete recognition by the Russian army of losses in the war in Ukraine.

The information of the state agency TASS begins with the announcement of the number of victims given by Ukraine – 2870 and about 3700 wounded.

“Losses among nationalists and Ukrainian security forces are: more than 2870 killed and about 3700 wounded. According to confirmed data alone, the number of captured Ukrainian security officers is 572. Unfortunately, there are casualties among our comrades involved in the special military operation. 498 Russian servicemen died in the line of duty. 1597 of our comrades were wounded “, says Konashenkov and assured that the families of the victims are being given all possible help.