how many people have died in Ukraine that are ukrainians in this war so far?

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As of early 2026, estimates of Ukrainian military deaths in the war with Russia range from over 46,000 (stated by President Zelenskyy in Feb 2025) to upwards of 100,000–140,000, according to independent analyses

. Total Ukrainian military casualties (killed, wounded, and missing) are estimated to be between 400,000 and 600,000. 

• Military Fatalities: While Ukraine's President stated in February 2025 that 46,000 soldiers had been killed, more recent estimates by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in January 2026 suggest a higher range of 100,000 to 140,000 killed between February 2022 and December 2025.
• Total Casualties: Total military casualties (including wounded and missing) are estimated by CSIS to be between 500,000 and 600,000 for Ukrainian forces.
• Civilian Deaths: According to UN monitors, confirmed civilian deaths have exceeded 15,000, though the actual total is believed to be significantly higher.
• Data Context: Figures are heavily contested, and the war of attrition has led to high,, often underreported, losses on both sides. 

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