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On average, a Russian Ukraine recruit dies after a month
November 28, 2024 – 7:46 p.mReading time: 1 min.
A new recruit in the Russian army has a survival expectancy of just one month. Casualties are high on both sides as fighting in Ukraine continues to escalate.
According to Estonian analyst Artur Rehi, the life expectancy of a new recruit in the Russian army after signing the contract is only one month. According to Rehi, the reason for this is the poor preparation of recruits for military service and poorly conducted attacks. The Kremlin is relying on rapid advances against the Ukrainian defense lines in Ukraine – and is therefore accepting high losses.
September was Russia’s bloodiest month in the war so far, and casualties were also high in October. The US Department of Defense estimates the number of soldiers killed on many days at more than 1,500. Overall, losses amount to between 600,000 and 730,000 soldiers, according to US government sources and official Ukrainian figures.
Despite these heavy losses, Russia was able to make progress in some areas along the front line, particularly in the eastern Donetsk region. An offensive that began in late 2023 led to the capture of the fortress town of Avdiivka in February and pushed Ukrainian troops back west. In addition, Russian flank maneuvers have destabilized the southern front line near Wuhledar since September, reports the US magazine Forbes.
Currently, many Russian units are focused on conquering areas in Russia’s Kursk Oblast that are currently held by Ukrainian troops. This Russian offensive includes several airborne and naval brigades and regiments, totaling about 50,000 to 60,000 soldiers, writes Forbes.
