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War Continues into 2026

Published January 8, 2026, 07:14
War Continues into 2026

The article focuses on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has reached 1,414 days since its beginning. The war, which started on February 24, 2022, is the largest and deadliest in Europe since World War II, with Russia occupying approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory. The humanitarian consequences are immense, with millions of Ukrainians internally displaced or seeking refuge abroad. The number of casualties is difficult to determine accurately, as both sides are believed to overestimate the losses of the opponent. However, the article presents figures from various sources, such as the United Nations, the BBC, and the UALosses project, regarding the number of dead and wounded civilians and soldiers on both sides. Specifically, it mentions 14,534 dead and 38,472 wounded Ukrainian civilians, 394 Russian civilians, 70,935 dead and 64,995 missing Ukrainian soldiers, and 152,142 dead Russian soldiers (including separatists). The article concludes with a reference to a Facebook post by author Petros Papasarandopoulos, suggesting a broader discussion about the consequences of the war and the need for peace.