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- Russian forces suffered more than 420,000 casualties taking 1,600 square miles of territory in 2024: ISW (newsbreak.com)
Russia’s High Casualty Rate in Ukraine
A US think tank estimates that Russia lost approximately 40 troops per square mile during its 2024 offensive in Ukraine.
Russia’s losses have reportedly increased significantly towards the end of the year, with estimates of up to 45,680 casualties in November alone.
A former Russian president’s comments indicate that Russia is recruiting just enough troops to replace its losses, suggesting that the country’s military may continue to face high casualties.