Putin Suffers Heavy Losses as Russian Offensive Stalls, Reports indicate Over 100 Soldiers Lost in Single Day
Recent reports detail notable Russian casualties as their ongoing offensive in Ukraine continues to yield minimal territorial gains. On a single day, nearly 50 attacks resulted in over 100 Russian soldiers killed or wounded, underscoring the high cost of MoscowS military efforts. These losses come as analysis suggests Russia has suffered staggering personnel losses since the war’s outset, raising questions about the Kremlin’s ability to sustain its campaign.
the stalled offensive and mounting casualties highlight a critical juncture in the Ukraine War. With limited progress despite significant investment in manpower, Russia faces increasing pressure to demonstrate results. These losses not only impact Russia’s military capabilities but also carry a devastating human cost, as acknowledged by NATO Secretary General Mark rutte, and fuel concerns about the long-term viability of Putin’s strategy.
According to an analysis by The Economist, Russia’s total losses since the start of the war, through mid-October, range between 984,000 and 1,438,000 soldiers, including an estimated 190,000 to 480,000 killed in action. The intensity of recent fighting is reflected in reports of a 44 percent slowdown in the Russian advance during September, with territorial gains amounting to just 0.04 percent of Ukraine’s total landmass, as reported by the pro-Ukrainian open source group DeepState.
“Russia is losing around 20,000 soldiers every month. Can you imagine it: 20,000 lives, every month? These are fathers and sons who die without making any significant territorial gains,” stated NATO secretary General Mark Rutte in a recent joint interview with the Editorial Network Germany and The Country. (Sources: economist/ISW/AFP)
