The US Department of Defense says nearly two years of fighting in Ukraine has cost Moscow up to 211 billion dollars and over 310,000 military casualties.
A senior Pentagon official disclosed the estimates to reporters on Friday.
The official said up to 211 billion dollars have probably been spent to equip, deploy, maintain and sustain operations in Ukraine.
The official said Ukrainian forces have sunk, destroyed or damaged at least 20 medium-sized or larger Russian Navy vessels.
The official added that without supplemental funding, Ukraine will not have adequate air defense interceptors to defend its cities, critical infrastructure and frontline troops against the continual barrage of Russian missiles.
The official urged the US Congress to quickly pass emergency budget bills for additional military support.
A senior Pentagon official disclosed the estimates to reporters on Friday.
The official said up to 211 billion dollars have probably been spent to equip, deploy, maintain and sustain operations in Ukraine.
The official said Ukrainian forces have sunk, destroyed or damaged at least 20 medium-sized or larger Russian Navy vessels.
The official added that without supplemental funding, Ukraine will not have adequate air defense interceptors to defend its cities, critical infrastructure and frontline troops against the continual barrage of Russian missiles.
The official urged the US Congress to quickly pass emergency budget bills for additional military support.
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Cost of Russia's intervention in Ukraine estimated at $211 billion, with over 310k military casualties. Pentagon official reports expenditure on equipment, deployment, maintenance, and operations. Ukrainian forces have sunk or damaged 20+ medium-sized to large Russian Navy vessels. Without
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240217_10/
Date: Feb. 17, 2024
Created: 2024/02/17 19:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 17:34
Last Read: 2024/02/17 22:25