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Britain says nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers died in Ukraine

Britain says the number of Russian military deaths in Ukraine is nearly 500,000, its highest on-the-record estimate.
WHO: Britain
WHAT: Britain gave an estimate that nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in the Ukraine war.
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 3:17 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Britain released its highest on-the-record estimate of Russian military deaths.
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