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Ukraine War: The Bloodiest Conflict Since World War II

Published January 28, 2026, 07:19
Ukraine War: The Bloodiest Conflict Since World War II

The war in Ukraine has resulted in an estimated 1.8 million military casualties, both Russian and Ukrainian, in nearly four years of conflict. A new study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington estimates that 1.2 million Russians and 600,000 Ukrainians have been killed, wounded, or are missing. Russia is making slow and bloody progress in eastern Ukraine, employing tactics that involve small groups of soldiers due to the use of drones by the Ukrainian side. Meanwhile, talks have begun between Russian, Ukrainian, and American officials, with initial indications of progress, although Russia's acceptance of a peace plan remains uncertain.