The Russian military's heavy losses from Ukraine in charts

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The Russian military's heavy losses from Ukraine in charts
Julie Coleman and Shayanne Gal 17 hours ago
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A tank of pro-Russian separatists is seen in the pro-Russian separatists-controlled Donetsk, Ukraine on March 11, 2022. Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

There are more than 150,000 Russian troops involved in the war with Ukraine, and an estimated 7,000 are have died within three weeks of fighting.

Experts contribute the high casualty rate to a poorly trained Russian army.

The immense casualties are unsustainable for the Russian army.


https://www.businessinsider.com/the-russian-militarys-heavy-losses-from-ukraine-in-charts-2022-3

[Kamaji]

Edmonds contributes the high casualty rate to a poorly trained Russian army, many of whom were not aware they would be in active combat. He said the army has carried out poor operational and tactical maneuvers, for example, believing that they could easily drive into Kyiv and take the city.

Another reason for these extreme casualties, Edmonds said, is that the Ukrainian army has put up a stronger resistance than anyone anticipated. CIA Director Bill Burns has said that Putin believed he would be able to take Kyiv in two days, while US intelligence also estimated the capitol would fall shortly after the invasion — Ukraine still holds it thanks to heavy fighting on the approaches into the city.

Yeah, but according to some here, it's all going according to Putin's devastatingly brilliant plans.

[Kamaji]

For Jeffrey Edmonds, a former US Army tanker and CIA military analyst, the US intelligence estimate of 7,000 losses seems too high. But he said even more conservative guesses – like 4,000 or 5,000 – remain staggering.