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Ukrainian Intel: 1.3M Russian Casualties Amid Failed Assaults

3/29/2026

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Ukrainian intelligence reports approximately 1,315,000 Russian military casualties, with 62% killed.
Russia has gained only 1% of Ukrainian territory over four years.
Russian forces are conducting mass assaults reminiscent of past wars.
Reports indicate extensive drug use among soldiers to suppress fear and pain, enabling them to continue fighting even when injured, a trend confirmed by captured Russian troops.

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Story summary

Ukrainian intelligence reports approximately 1,315,000 Russian military casualties, with 62% killed.
Russia has gained only 1% of Ukrainian territory over four years.
Russian forces are conducting mass assaults reminiscent of past wars.
Reports indicate extensive drug use among soldiers to suppress fear and pain, enabling them to continue fighting even when injured, a trend confirmed by captured Russian troops.