Ukraine Reports Record Russian Casualties with Over 820,000 Losses Since Invasion Began

Ukraine claims 2024 was the deadliest year for Russian forces, with 434,000 casualties, raising questions about the sustainability of Moscow's strategy.

• Ukraine estimates Russian troop losses since February 2022 at over 820,000, including killed and wounded, with 1,950 casualties reported in the past day.
• General Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that 2024 saw 434,000 Russian casualties, marking a significant increase over previous years of the conflict.
• Ukraine attributes the rise in Russian casualties to aggressive 'meat assault' tactics aimed at territorial gains, particularly in the Donetsk region.
• The Institute for the Study of War highlighted that Russia's military command has accepted record casualty levels to achieve limited territorial advances.
• Ukraine faces its own challenges, including troop shortages and desertions, while Russia reportedly explores new recruitment strategies, such as involving women in voluntary detachments.

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