Among other problems in that area, there are two that played a role in 2022 when the Ukrainian army withdrew quickly without digging in: 1. Flat and treeless terrain. 2. Proximity of air bases and missile sites in Crimea. Both factors are still important and are not in favour of Ukraine. At least until there are enough air defence systems to mitigate the air threat.
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More evidence of Russia's manpower problem:
www.bbc.co.uk
One note of caution…the narrative about increasing Russian losses isn't matched by the graph they display. The graph isn't very clear but I think the divisions on the x-axis are quarterly time periods. If so, it seems to show decreasing weekly losses since late 2024, with current loss rates among the lowest levels since the war began.
I did like the "loss density" map which clearly shows that poorer, rural populations are carrying the burden of fighting for Russia.
Russia-Ukraine war: How one Russian village lost its fighting-age men to conflict
In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.
www.bbc.co.uk
One note of caution…the narrative about increasing Russian losses isn't matched by the graph they display. The graph isn't very clear but I think the divisions on the x-axis are quarterly time periods. If so, it seems to show decreasing weekly losses since late 2024, with current loss rates among the lowest levels since the war began.
I did like the "loss density" map which clearly shows that poorer, rural populations are carrying the burden of fighting for Russia.
Russia Sends Upgraded BREM-80 Recovery Vehicles with Anti-Drone Protection to Ukraine Front
Rostec delivers upgraded BREM-80 recovery vehicles with anti-drone protection and under-armor towing for Ukraine operations.
www.armyrecognition.com
Putin is taking a gamble as Russia-Ukraine war turns four
Russian President Vladimir Putin is betting that the West and Ukraine will run out of resources first.
www.abc.net.au
Tangentially related:
www.abc.net.au
Pacific Islands flagged Russia's 'shadow vessels' — now they want out
Pacific Islands are rapidly de-flagging vessels on their shipping registries after gaining international attention for their role in Russia's "shadow fleet".
www.abc.net.au
Ukraine strikes Russian MLRS threatening frontline cities
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces released combat footage showing the detection and destruction of a Russian 300-mm Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system during an operation conducted on occupied territory in the Zaporizhzhia region. The strike was carried out by operators of
