Fact-check · Nov 9, 2026 · Donald Trump
“They're losing 25,000... That's what it holds. And they're losing that every single month.”
MOSTLY TRUESaid in 10 broadcasts
What the record shows
Ukrainian forces losing approximately 26,000–27,000 killed, wounded, and missing per month as of September 2026, per Budanov and Polish PM Tusk citing Ukrainian sources.
Claim of 25,000 monthly Ukrainian losses is directionally accurate but slightly understates current estimates of 26,000–27,000 per month.
Sources
- Russia suffers over 300,000 military losses in Ukraine since start of 2026, General Staff says
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Oct. 7, 2026
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, June 3, 2026
- Map shows Ukraine's major September gains as Russian casualties hit 2026 high - Newsweek
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, July 22, 2026
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Sept. 30, 2026
Every time it was said
10 times, Sep 2, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 true · 4 misleading · 1 false · 2 unconfirmed
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