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Russia's war in Ukraine reaches 1,569 days, exceeding World War I length
Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has now lasted four years and three months. The conflict has passed the duration of World War I and shares similarities in infantry fighting and casualties.
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Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine reached 1,569 days on June 11, 2026, according to France 24. The milestone marks four years and three months of fighting. The duration now exceeds that of World War I.
France 24 noted that the two conflicts are frequently compared due to their patterns of infantry assaults and high casualties. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reported from Kyiv on the development.
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