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The Russian tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda reports that, according to the Russian MoD's figures, the Russian Armed Forces have sustained 9,861 killed in action and 16,153 wounded in action in Ukraine. A shocking figure.
Rob Lee Twitter ^ | 21-MAR-2022 | Rob Lee

Posted on 03/21/2022 12:03:40 PM PDT by SpeedyInTexas

The Russian tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda reports that, according to the Russian MoD's figures, the Russian Armed Forces have sustained 9,861 killed in action and 16,153 wounded in action in Ukraine. A shocking figure.

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1 posted on 03/21/2022 12:03:40 PM PDT by SpeedyInTexas
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May be double that......................


2 posted on 03/21/2022 12:05:15 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: SpeedyInTexas

I really dont believe it. Either way. I don’t think anyone really knows.


3 posted on 03/21/2022 12:06:00 PM PDT by Nifty
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To: SpeedyInTexas

I’m team Ukraine but find it hard to root for Russian casualties. Most of them are young conscripts.


4 posted on 03/21/2022 12:06:44 PM PDT by Borges
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To: Red Badger

Russia will surrender to Biden any minute.


5 posted on 03/21/2022 12:06:48 PM PDT by Luke21
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To: SpeedyInTexas

Rather high killed to wounded ratio.


6 posted on 03/21/2022 12:07:06 PM PDT by null and void (Just because I speak English does not make me a Subject of the English Crown)
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To: SpeedyInTexas

Hitler invaded France 10 May – 25 June 1940. People were AMAZED that he conquered France in just over a month.

27,000 dead Germans.
111,000 wounded Germans.

Everyone at the time knew that this was a stunning German success.

What’s that? Russia has lost almost 10,000 while conquering Ukraine? [shrug] They’ve seen worse.


7 posted on 03/21/2022 12:08:20 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Ukraine is not a good country and does not deserve active US support.)
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To: Red Badger

I agree. Double that.


8 posted on 03/21/2022 12:09:20 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (I love my country. It's my government that I hate.)
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To: Red Badger

It has been interesting how Russia is trying to find additional personnel (Syrians, Libyans, Chechens, Wagner group, pulling troops from Armenia, etc).

I find it quite plausible Russia has sustained heavy losses. According to the Russian tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda, 26,000 killed or wounded.


9 posted on 03/21/2022 12:09:30 PM PDT by SpeedyInTexas (Whenever a Russian soldier is killed, an Angel gets its wings)
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To: Nifty

Smart to not believe some lowball figure from the Russians.


10 posted on 03/21/2022 12:09:49 PM PDT by BiglyCommentary
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My first thought as well. Due maybe to disproportionate number lost when their armored vehicles were destroyed?


11 posted on 03/21/2022 12:10:35 PM PDT by BenLurkin ((The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.))
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“while conquering Ukraine”

Wrong. They haven’t conquered Ukraine. 10,000 dead and they’ve only taken 1 main city Kherson. And then Kherson isn’t really one of the bigger cities.


12 posted on 03/21/2022 12:11:53 PM PDT by SpeedyInTexas (Whenever a Russian soldier is killed, an Angel gets its wings)
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To: Luke21

13 posted on 03/21/2022 12:12:25 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: SpeedyInTexas

That 1/4 of Vlad’s forced pep rally.


14 posted on 03/21/2022 12:12:25 PM PDT by BiglyCommentary
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So, they are reporting about 6k dead and 16k wounded, which is probably an underestimate when you consider their vehicle losses. They don’t mention captured. Let’s just say, because it’s Russian source, that it’s twice that, or about 33k Kia or wounded, and throw in another 10k deserted or captured. That’s 43k of 200k troops. Or about 20-25% loss.

They say modern armies become combat ineffective at 40-60% loss rate. The next few weeks could be critical for the Russians.


15 posted on 03/21/2022 12:12:28 PM PDT by Pete Dovgan
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Gathering in large groups and slowing advancing towards a city isn’t exactly the best military strategy... In this war, or any war. I.E. Sitting ducks make for easy targets.


16 posted on 03/21/2022 12:13:10 PM PDT by jerod (Nazi's were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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To: Borges

Young conscripts...with parents.
Not going to sit well.


17 posted on 03/21/2022 12:13:55 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: BenLurkin; null and void

Their ‘armored’ vehicles must be made of TIN PLATED PLYWOOD..................


18 posted on 03/21/2022 12:14:15 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: SpeedyInTexas

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19 posted on 03/21/2022 12:14:51 PM PDT by sauropod (Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad.)
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To: Pete Dovgan

I’ve read some “analysts” who say Russia will be a “spent” force in another 2-3 weeks.

I don’t really buy it.

But...


20 posted on 03/21/2022 12:15:26 PM PDT by SpeedyInTexas (Whenever a Russian soldier is killed, an Angel gets its wings)
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