Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ says
The UK's GCHQ has reported that nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022. In her inaugural speech, GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler highlighted the ongoing threats from Russia, including attacks on critical infrastructure and espionage activities. She emphasized the need for the UK to enhance its cyber security measures in response to these threats.
- ▪GCHQ estimates that almost 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the Ukraine war since 2022.
- ▪Anne Keast-Butler warned of Russia's targeting of critical infrastructure and democratic processes in the UK.
- ▪The Kremlin has been accused of waging a 'hybrid war' against the UK and other NATO countries.
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- ▪ Almost 500,000 Russian Soldiers Killed Since Start of War — Real Clear Defense
- ▪ Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Putin’s war on Ukraine, says GCHQ — The Independent
- ▪ Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine war, Britain says — CBS News — Top
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Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ saysJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFrank Gardner,Security correspondentandHenry MooreEPAAlmost 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since it launched its fullscale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to the UK's largest spy agency.The numbers were revealed by GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler in her inaugural public speech as she set out the threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them.The spy chief warned the UK is at a "moment of consequence" with Russia "relentlessly targeting" critical infrastructure across the country.She also blamed the Kremlin for a string of espionage plots on British soil and, more recently, waging an undeclared 'hybrid war' against the UK and…
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