Ukraine Hiding War Dead? New Report Exposes Cemetery Surge, Conscription Abuses
/ Jul 21, 2025, 11:58PM IST
A Le Monde report suggests Ukraine may be hiding the true scale of military deaths in its war with Russia. Zelensky claimed 46,000 troops have died, but rapid cemetery construction and reports of mass burials point to a much higher toll. Western media and officials suggest Kyiv is downplaying losses to maintain foreign support. Meanwhile, Ukraine's conscription efforts face backlash, with disturbing footage of violent enlistment tactics surfacing online. Watch
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