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Russian Casualties Soar as Ukraine Targets Oil Sector

2/11/2026

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In January, Russian losses reached 31,700 personnel, surpassing reinforcements by 9,000.
Ukrainian Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian forces executed 48 fire missions against Russia's oil sector, reducing refining by 19%.
Russian casualties are projected to exceed two million this spring, with around 35,000 monthly losses last year.
President Zelenskyy stated Russia would need two years to control Eastern Ukraine, potentially losing 800,000 troops.

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In January, Russian losses reached 31,700 personnel, surpassing reinforcements by 9,000.
Ukrainian Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that Ukrainian forces executed 48 fire missions against Russia's oil sector, reducing refining by 19%.
Russian casualties are projected to exceed two million this spring, with around 35,000 monthly losses last year.
President Zelenskyy stated Russia would need two years to control Eastern Ukraine, potentially losing 800,000 troops.