Ukraine war latest: Russia suffers record daily losses for 2nd time in a month
Key developments on Nov. 9: * 2 soldiers a minute — Russia suffers record losses on Nov. 8, General Staff says * Ukrainian parliament backs creation of Space Forces in first reading * Russia imposes gasoline sales restrictions amid Ukrainian oil refinery attacks, Russian media report * Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg plant producing missile fuel, General Staff says * Police identify 30 of 55…
On November 9, Russia experienced its second record daily losses in a month, with 2,980 soldiers either killed or seriously injured on the front lines, according to Ukraine's General Staff. This marked a stark contrast to the previous record of 2,500 daily casualties just a week prior on November 1. The Russian military continues to employ suicidal assaults while Ukrainian forces persist in repelling these attacks.
Analysts note that Russia's tactics have remained largely unchanged despite increasing losses, and the effectiveness of these tactics is likely to diminish in the coming months. Meanwhile, Ukraine has been advancing unmanned warfare and developing unmanned warfare capabilities to minimize casualties. The Ukrainian parliament also approved legislation on November 9 to establish a new branch of the armed forces focused on space defense, marking a step forward in Ukraine's efforts to bolster its military capabilities.
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