Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Russian occupation army has lost about 900,000 invaders in the war in Ukraine, of which 200,000-250,000 died.
Points of attention
- The Russian occupation army has faced monumental losses in the war against Ukraine, with 900,000 soldiers lost since 2022.
- Analysis suggests that the Russian military leadership may prioritize political goals over the lives of its soldiers and citizens.
- The significant casualties experienced by the Russian army in Ukraine mark the largest loss since World War II, raising concerns about strategic decisions.
Russia has lost 900,000 soldiers in Ukraine since 2022
This was reported by the British Ministry of Defense.
It is noted that the Russian army has suffered approximately 900,000 losses (killed and wounded) since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Of these, 200,000-250,000 Russian soldiers were probably killed, which, according to intelligence, is Russia's largest loss since World War II.
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Analysts suggest that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and the Russian military leadership are likely putting their goals above the lives of Russian soldiers.
They are almost certainly willing to endure consistently high casualties as long as it does not negatively impact public or elite support for the war, and as long as these losses can be replaced.
Intelligence officials also write that Putin and the Russian leadership likely value the lives of Russian citizens who belong to ethnic minorities and live in poor regions much less.
