Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:03pm on 13 Dec 2023,Wednesday International
A declassified US intelligence report reveals staggering losses for Russia in the Ukraine war—315,000 dead and injured troops, nearly 90% of its initial force. The report asserts setbacks in Moscow's military modernization, equivalent to an 18-year delay. Russia's invasion began with 360,000 personnel, and 87% have been killed or injured since February 2022. The dire situation prompts Russia to ease recruitment standards and declare a partial mobilization. With 2,200 tanks lost, the army resorts to using outdated T62 tanks from the 1970s. Western estimates challenge Russian claims, highlighting the significant toll on both sides.
