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The United States estimates that the number of Ukrainian and Russian troops killed or injured in the war is nearing 500,000, according to US officials. The estimate includes both those who have died and those who have been wounded so severely that they are unlikely to return to combat.

The true number of casualties is likely higher, as it is difficult to get accurate estimates in the middle of a war. However, even the US estimate is staggering. It means that every day of the war, an average of 1,000 troops are being killed or injured.

The high number of casualties is due to the intensity of the fighting. The war has been characterized by long-range artillery bombardments, close-quarters urban combat, and the use of landmines and other explosives. These weapons have inflicted heavy casualties on both sides.

The war has also had a devastating impact on the civilian population. Millions of people have been displaced from their homes, and thousands have been killed. The United Nations estimates that over 10,000 civilians have been killed in the war, but the actual number is likely much higher.

The war in Ukraine is a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions. The high number of casualties is a reminder of the human cost of war. It is essential that all parties involved in the conflict work to end the war and bring peace to Ukraine.

In addition to the human cost, the war in Ukraine is also having a significant economic impact. The war has disrupted global energy markets and caused food prices to rise. It has also led to a decline in economic activity in both Ukraine and Russia.

The war in Ukraine is a major geopolitical crisis with far-reaching consequences. It is essential that the international community work together to resolve the conflict and prevent further escalation.