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Ukraine Gains Ground as Russian Losses Surge to 9,000

2/11/2026

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Ukraine's Battlefield Gains

Russia suffered approximately 9,000 more battlefield losses than it could replace last month, signaling Ukraine's progress.
Russian forces incurred heavy losses and gained less than 1% of Ukrainian territory since early 2024.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov aims to push Russian losses to 50,000 per month.
The war, described as President Putin's choice, has caused economic decline and casualties, especially among Russia's ethnic republics.

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Russia's Mobilization Shift

The Russian Armed Forces (Russia's military) are shifting to mass mobilization and attrition after catastrophic losses in Ukraine, with 1 million soldiers killed or wounded.
Estonia's intelligence service notes artillery production rising for a prolonged conflict.
Recruitment now targets vulnerable groups, including prisoners and foreign nationals, often with little training.
The report from Estonia's intelligence service states that Russia remains a threat.
Analysts suggest a pivot to hybrid warfare tactics.

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Ukraine's Battlefield Gains

Russia suffered approximately 9,000 more battlefield losses than it could replace last month, signaling Ukraine's progress.
Russian forces incurred heavy losses and gained less than 1% of Ukrainian territory since early 2024.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov aims to push Russian losses to 50,000 per month.
The war, described as President Putin's choice, has caused economic decline and casualties, especially among Russia's ethnic republics.

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