**Russian Official Admits 10,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine**.
In a rare admission of the high cost of the war in Ukraine, a top Russian official has acknowledged that around 10,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the conflict..
The figure, provided by Colonel General Sergei Rudskoi, the head of the Main Operational Directorate of the Russian General Staff, is significantly higher than previous estimates from Moscow..
Rudskoi’s statement, made during a briefing to the media on Friday, marks a notable departure from the Kremlin’s previous stance of downplaying Russian casualties..
Ukrainian officials, on the other hand, have consistently claimed that Russian losses are much higher, with some estimates suggesting that as many as 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed..
The admission of heavy casualties comes as the Russian military faces growing criticism for its handling of the war in Ukraine. Russian forces have been accused of indiscriminately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, and there have been numerous reports of war crimes..
The Russian military has also been plagued by logistical problems and low morale, contributing to its setbacks on the battlefield..
The high number of Russian casualties is also a reflection of the fierce resistance mounted by the Ukrainian military and the Ukrainian people. Ukrainian forces have been able to effectively repel Russian advances and even launch counteroffensives in some areas..
The admission of 10,000 Russian casualties is likely to further fuel public discontent in Russia over the war. There have already been protests against the war in Russia, and the economic impact of the conflict is starting to bite..
The high number of casualties is also a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been personally overseeing the war effort. Putin has repeatedly insisted that the .
