In the fifth year of the war initiated by Vladimir Putin, the Russian army is losing more soldiers on the front than it manages to recruit. For three consecutive months, the losses have exceeded the number of those who signed contracts, Western officials and military personnel told Bloomberg.
According to them, Russian generals have not changed their strategy and continue to send troops into frontal attacks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have reportedly become more efficient in repelling and neutralizing these assaults.
Impact on Moscow’s plans
Western sources estimate that this trend could affect the Kremlin’s ability to launch a major offensive in the coming months. Previous intelligence assessments from NATO countries indicated that Moscow was banking on the idea that the Russian army would continue to advance, and Ukraine’s defensive positions would gradually weaken.
However, the reality on the ground seems more complicated.
Recruitment declining, pressure increasing
Until recently, Russian authorities were able to recruit about 30–35 thousand soldiers per month. Now, however, according to the same sources, the pace of recruitment is slowing down.
In the context of increasing losses, analysts and officials quoted by Bloomberg warn that the likelihood of a broader mobilization is increasing.
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