Russia’s Victory Day puts focus on military’s losses in Ukraine

While Russia is preparing a show of force to celebrate the anniversary of its World War II victory, the reality of its battle in Ukraine seems much bleaker. Ukraine’s military says more than 25,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the invasion on February 24, while Moscow’s Defence Ministry says less than 1,300 soldiers have been killed. Al Jazeera was given rare access to the bodies left behind as Russia retreated from the Kyiv region. Al Jazeera’s Hoda Abdel-Hamid reports from Kyiv on the human cost of the war. - Subscribe to our channel: - Follow us on Twitter: - Find us on Facebook: - Check our website: #VictoryDay #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar