Fact-check · Sep 4, 2026 · Donald Trump
“They're losing on average 25,000 soldiers a month.”
MISLEADINGSaid in 2 broadcasts
What the record shows
Ukrainian President Zelensky estimated monthly losses at roughly 40,000 troops as of July 2026. Cumulative estimates place total Ukrainian casualties at 525,000-625,000 (killed, wounded, missing) between Feb 2022-June 2026, averaging ~10,000-12,000 monthly.
Sources
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, June 3, 2026 | Russia Matters
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, May 6, 2026 | Russia Matters
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Aug. 12, 2026 | Russia Matters
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, July 22, 2026 | Russia Matters
- The Russia-Ukraine War Report Card, Aug. 5, 2026 | Russia Matters
- Ukraine civilian war casualties 2026 | Statista
From: President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Sep. 4, 2026
Every time it was said
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