A regiment a day: Russia lost 16,130 troops in a week, its worst week of the war by Ukraine’s count
Ukraine’s military says Russian commanders keep sending infantry into frontal assaults, and the daily toll has broken records twice in two weeks.
Russia suffered its deadliest week of the war in the first week of November, losing 16,130 troops killed and wounded, according to Ukraine's General Staff. This marked the highest number of casualties in a single week throughout the full-scale conflict, surpassing previous records. The drone force commander for Ukraine's Defense Forces believes Russia is continuously sending more troops into the fight.
Germany's defense minister, however, asserts that the heavy losses are not benefiting Russia on the ground, as the country continues to dedicate a larger proportion of its budget to the military compared to other sectors like welfare, education, and healthcare. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with the first three-way talks between the US, Ukraine, and Russia since February scheduled for Abu Dhabi the following week.
Despite Russia's continued aggression, the price of the war remains measured in the loss of soldiers, week after week.
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