Russian President Vladimir Putin's "special military operation" in Ukraine, launched in 2022 with an initial goal of a few days, has now extended beyond the duration of both the Soviet fight against Nazi Germany and World War I. Russian forces have ceased making significant battlefield gains, even losing territory in April and May, incurring enormous costs.
British intelligence agency GCHQ director Anna Keast-Butler cited new intelligence indicating Russian war deaths likely reached almost half a million, with Western sources estimating total casualties over 1 million. The attrition rate is staggering, with Russia reportedly losing eight men for every one lost by Ukraine. With average monthly casualties exceeding 30,000 this year, the Russian army faces severe recruitment challenges, offering sign-up bonuses as high as $80,000 and up to $140,000 in debt relief to attract new enlistees.
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