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Russia's Special Forces Decimated After Heavy Losses in Ukraine, According to Leaked U.S. Documents

  • Russia's elite Spetsnaz commandos have suffered up to 95% casualties, severely limiting their ability to deploy clandestine tactics.
  • It could take up to 10 years for Russia to replenish their depleted special forces units, U.S. officials estimate.
  • Russian commanders relied too heavily on specialized units, sending them into direct combat and resulting in massive losses.
  • The war has gutted Russia's spetsnaz forces, leaked documents show, dealing a blow to Moscow's military might.
  • Photos reveal all but one of five Spetsnaz Brigades suffered significant casualties after returning from Ukraine.
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