War in Ukraine: 14,500 foreigners ready to fight Russians

About 14,500 people from abroad have arrived in Ukraine in recent days to fight, reacting to the invasion of Russiaannounced the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The 12,000 of them are Ukrainians returning and wanting to join the national defense effort, according to the same source. Furthermore Kyiv expects many foreigners to volunteer to form an international legion.

Ukrainian General Staff says Russian forces have lost more than 12,000 troops since the start of the war on 24 February.

Moscow, according to the Athenian News Agency, had spoken a few days ago of less than 500 dead. troops, but has not announced new numbers since. Kyiv has not yet announced a number of casualties in its ranks. Donetsk separatists spoke yesterday, Tuesday, of 47 dead in their forces.

Sources in the Ukrainian armed forces say that 49 Russian aircraft, 81 helicopters and 317 tanks have been destroyed or damaged, but these figures can not be confirmed by an independent source.

Source: News Beast

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