Russia’s Military Struggles in Ukraine: A Look at the Numbers
Russia’s army has been trying to capture the city of Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, but so far they have not been successful. According to an OSINT analysis by Volodymyr Dacenko, Russia’s losses in this area are massive.
Key Points:
* The number of Russian soldiers killed and wounded is close to the total strength of the Western Military District of Russia as of 2022.
* In just 13 months, Russia has lost around 150,000 soldiers at Pokrovsk, which is more than their losses in the battles for Bakhmut.
* Russia has lost more tanks at Pokrovsk than any European country has in its entire army.
* The Russian army’s losses are expected to continue being high in the coming months as they try to capture Pokrovsk.
Daily Losses Skyrocket
Dacenko estimates that Russia’s daily losses have skyrocketed from 200 soldiers per day to 1,500 in 2024. This is a significant increase and shows just how much Russia is struggling to make gains in Ukraine.
Comparison with Other Wars
Russia’s losses at Pokrovsk are comparable to the losses suffered by Germany during the Battle of Stalingrad. The dynamics of their losses have been consistently high throughout the conflict, according to Dacenko’s analysis.
Why Not More Support from Allies?
Dacenko’s analysis raises questions about why Russia needs so much manpower and military equipment to conquer a small town like Pokrovsk. He asks why Ukraine doesn’t receive more support from its allies to finish the job.
Ukraine’s Resilience
Despite two years of full-scale invasion, Ukraine has managed to stay in the fight and show remarkable resilience. Their ability to defend their freedom is inspiring, but they still need more support from their allies to bring the conflict to an end.
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