Let me get this straight:
The highly trained-to-NATO standards Ukrainian military had numerical superiority, were on their home territory, were trained and prepared for several years, had operational control of the terrain, and were highly motivated as they were/are defending their home territory - west of The Eastern Provinces which they themselves were continuously attacking- along with a fanatical hatred of Russians. Do results count? Should results count? You bet. The Ukrainians are losing....
Russia is running out of ethic fodder to send to die in Ukraine. What will Putin do?