The Russian Navy newspaper warned that relatives of Russian soldiers are inadvertently aiding Ukraine by sharing their loved ones’ locations online, leading to precision strikes. This information is reportedly compiled by Ukrainian intelligence and used to target Russian troops and training grounds. The warning, promoted by pro-war blogger Anastasia Kashevarova, calls for the prosecution of these women. The article notes Kashevarova’s ties to Russian militant groups and Ramzan Kadyrov, highlighting the context of this alarming message within a pro-war media landscape.
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Russia’s war in Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of at least 6,083 elite soldiers, representing a significant loss of highly trained personnel. These casualties, spanning various elite units including Airborne Forces and GRU special forces, highlight the substantial human cost of the conflict. While initially relying heavily on these elite units, Russia has increasingly depended on mobilized personnel and convicts, indicating significant depletion of its trained military forces. The actual number of Russian casualties is likely considerably higher than open-source data suggests, potentially reaching as high as 196,000.
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In its December 31st report, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces estimated total Russian troop losses since February 24, 2022, at 789,550, including 1,610 casualties in the preceding day. This staggering figure is accompanied by the destruction of significant military hardware, encompassing over 9,600 tanks, more than 20,000 armored vehicles, and thousands of artillery systems and aircraft. The losses also include substantial numbers of drones, vehicles, and naval vessels.
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President Zelensky announced that 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, a significant increase from the 31,000 reported in February. He also claimed 198,000 Russian soldiers killed and 550,000 wounded, figures that align with Western estimates of substantial Russian losses. These casualty figures, unverifiable by independent sources, emerged following a claim by Donald Trump of vastly higher Ukrainian losses. Both sides have consistently been reluctant to publicly disclose their own military casualties.
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A leaked video shows Anna Tsivilyova, reportedly a relative of Vladimir Putin, stating that 48,000 relatives have contacted the Ministry of Internal Affairs for DNA assistance in identifying missing soldiers. This figure, quickly cautioned against by Defence Committee chief Andrei Kartapolov as sensitive and confidential, offers a potential indication of the scale of Russian military losses in Ukraine. Tsivilyova later clarified that the number reflected applications, not necessarily the number of missing soldiers. The incident highlights the secrecy surrounding Russia’s casualty figures in the ongoing conflict.
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Near Kursk, Russia launched a major offensive to breach Ukrainian defenses and cut off supply lines, committing significant armored forces. These attacks, focused initially on the Snagost River and later around Tolstyi Lug, were met with devastating Ukrainian resistance using layered defenses, including Javelin missiles and FPV drones. The resulting heavy losses of Russian armor, particularly tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, forced a shift to ineffective infantry assaults. Ultimately, the Russian offensive failed to achieve its objectives, highlighting the strength of Ukrainian defenses and the futility of Russia’s approach.
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Following significant Russian troop losses in Syria, attributed to a successful offensive by Turkish-backed rebels, General Sergey Kiselyov was dismissed as commander of Russian forces and replaced by General Alexander Chayko. These losses, including hundreds of missing soldiers, reportedly prompted the Kremlin’s action. Admiral Alexander Moiseev’s presence at the Tartus naval base further highlights the situation’s gravity. Ukrainian intelligence suggests that Ukrainian special forces provided training to the rebels involved in these offensives.
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The sheer magnitude of the reported Russian personnel losses breaking the 600,000 mark in a three-day special military operation is truly staggering. The fact that so many individuals have been sent to the metaphorical meatgrinder is a harsh reality that cannot be ignored. It is strange how, in the midst of such devastating losses, the rest of the world seems so preoccupied with trivial matters, such as social media debates and memes.
Reflecting on the past world wars, it is chilling to think about how little people may have cared until the tragic events directly impacted them. The idea of sacrificing so many lives for the sake of power and ego is horrifying.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker