WorldUkraine war latest: Russian losses soar by 46% during 2026

Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces suffered an estimated 46,230 personnel losses in September, the highest monthly figure recorded by Ukraine in 2026 and nearly 46% above January’s total. Russian drones struck Kyiv’s Southern Bridge and the grounds near a nuclear research reactor. A Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot was killed after a Russian missile downed his jet in eastern Ukraine.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★★2026-10-01 18:07Original