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Ukraine has more soldiers fighting than Russia has deployed in the war-torn country, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, as Kyiv battles to maintain its edge in the all-important drone war and limit the number of tanks Moscow can deploy against Ukrainian troops.

Why It Matters

Close to three years of war in Ukraine has been tough on Kyiv's and Moscow's militaries.

One of Ukraine's biggest challenges has always been the size of its potential pool of military recruits because of its much smaller population, although Russia has sustained excruciatingly high casualty figures for years.

Drone warfare—and staying ahead of the enemy—has defined the conflict, spurring change from traditional tactics using armored vehicles and tanks.

What To Know

Speaking during a joint press conference with Polish President Donald Tusk on Wednesday, Zelensky said Ukraine's army now had roughly , soldiers.

The number of Russian troops engaged in fighting against Kyiv stands at approxi