**Ukraine War Death Toll: A Complex and Disputed Number**
The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for over two years, with Russia’s full-scale invasion beginning in February 2022. The death toll from the conflict is a subject of intense debate and dispute.
According to various sources, including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and the United Nations, the total number of deaths – both military and civilian – is estimated to be around 147,459.
**Ukrainian Soldier Death Toll: A Separate Number**
The death toll among Ukrainian soldiers is a separate issue. According to Zelensky, Ukraine has lost over 45,100 soldiers on the battlefield since February 2022. This number does not include those killed between 2014 and 2022.
**Russian Soldier Death Toll: Higher Than Reported?**
Russia’s military death toll is estimated to be much higher than what the Kremlin has reported. The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces puts the number at over 138,500 to 200,000 people killed.
Estimates vary widely, with some putting the Russian death toll as high as 400,000 injured and killed.
**Civilians Caught in the Crossfire**
The civilian death toll is estimated to be around 12,340, according to UN statistics. However, this number only includes those who died in areas under Kyiv’s control or have since been liberated.
Cities like Mariupol, which remain under Russian occupation, are not included in these figures. An estimate by Human Rights Watch suggests that at least 8,000 civilians may have been killed in the city alone.
**The Missing and Displaced**
Ukraine estimates that over 60,000 of its citizens have gone missing during the war. This number does not include over 19,500 Ukrainian children who were forcibly deported to Russia, Belarus, or Russian-occupied territories.
As the conflict continues, it is difficult to get an accurate picture of the death toll. Different sources and estimates paint a complex and disputed picture of the true human cost of the war in Ukraine.