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Russia's Army Faces Catastrophic Losses and Desertions in Ukraine

7/18/2025

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Russia's Army Cripples

Russia's 41st Combined Arms Army is reeling from staggering losses in Ukraine, with over 8,600 soldiers killed and nearly 11,000 missing as of June 2025. The 74th Brigade has been hit hardest, losing more than half its ranks. The alarming desertion rates, especially among convicts, underscore the grim reality facing Russian forces.

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Russia's Assault Intensifies

On July 17, a wave of Russian attacks in Ukraine left at least six dead and 48 injured, striking fear across multiple regions. Ukraine's Air Force intercepted 36 of the 64 drones launched, but devastation unfolded in Dnipro and Dobropillia, where hundreds of buildings were damaged. The relentless assaults underscore the grave danger facing civilians in Ukraine.

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Russia's Army Cripples

Russia's 41st Combined Arms Army is reeling from staggering losses in Ukraine, with over 8,600 soldiers killed and nearly 11,000 missing as of June 2025. The 74th Brigade has been hit hardest, losing more than half its ranks. The alarming desertion rates, especially among convicts, underscore the grim reality facing Russian forces.

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