The "New York Times" reported on Friday, citing American officials, that "the number of dead and wounded from Ukrainian and Russian forces since the onset of the war in Ukraine in February 2022 is approaching 500,000." It stated that "Russian military casualties are nearing 300,000, including up to 120,000 dead and between 170,000 and 180,000 injured." The newspaper clarified that "the number of dead on the Ukrainian side is nearing 70,000, while the number of injured ranges between 100,000 and 120,000." The New York Times quoted officials as saying that "the number of casualties increased after Ukraine launched a counteroffensive earlier this year."