Bullet points of Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers face 'meat grinder'
Bullet points of Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers face 'meat grinder'
- More than 70,000 people have died in russia's military in Ukraine, with volunteers making up the highest number of fatalities.
- The actual death toll is believed to be higher as not all deaths are publicly shared.
- Soldiers from small towns in russia, enticed by higher salaries, social benefits, and incentives, voluntarily join the army.
- The "meat grinder" strategy continues, sending soldiers to challenging areas to wear down ukrainian forces.
- Critics highlight poor training and inadequate equipment for new recruits.
- Foreigners are recruited with promises of citizenship and immunity from deportation.
- More than 70,000 people have died in russia's military in Ukraine, with volunteers making up the highest number of fatalities.
- The actual death toll is believed to be higher as not all deaths are publicly shared.
- Soldiers from small towns in russia, enticed by higher salaries, social benefits, and incentives, voluntarily join the army.
- The "meat grinder" strategy continues, sending soldiers to challenging areas to wear down ukrainian forces.
- Critics highlight poor training and inadequate equipment for new recruits.
- Foreigners are recruited with promises of citizenship and immunity from deportation.