Russian losses in Chechnya over a decade was about 3.5 thousand.
Russian losses in Ukraine in 3 weeks is a minimum of 7000 and 16,000 wounded.
And yes, Strelkov the killer and Putinist is more credible than you, an armchair Putinist.
Of course losers in Ukraine will be much higher.
Strelkov?
Why doesn't he go work for fake news CNN?
They love people like him.
Chuckle.