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2025 is on track to become the bloodiest year of the Russia-Ukraine-war for the Russians. If the war continues at this pace, it will take Russia more than 200 years to conquer all of Ukraine, data shows.
2025 is on track to become the bloodiest year of the Russia-Ukraine-war for the Russians. If the war continues at this pace, it will take Russia more than 200 years to conquer all of Ukraine, data shows.
Nearly 1 million troops lost
We may only be 4 months in to 2025, but it is already looking to be the deadliest year for the Russians in the war in Ukraine. According to the British Ministry of Defence, 160,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded since New Years, bringing the total Russian losses to almost 1 million.
Not enough APC’s
Experts suggest the increase in Russian losses is because of 2 things: First of all, the Russian Army has a very limited number og Armored Personell Carriers left after more than 3 years of war, meaning Russian infantry has to walk in the open when advancing.
Death from above
The second reason is Ukraines Drone Industry. Intelligence suggest that between 60 and 80 % of Russian losses is because of drone strikes – a stark contrast to how the war was fought in the early stages.
Less than 6 square kilometres a day
According to Forbes, Russia has conquered 176 square kilometres in April of 2025. In comparison, Ukraines total territory is approx. 600,000 square kilometres. This equals to less than 6 square kilometres being conquered per day of April
Will take centuries
If the war continues at this pace, Russia will have conquered all of Ukraine in the Year 2256 – 231 years from now. During that time, it will cost the Russian Army close to 101 million soldiers. In comparison, Russias total population is approx. 144 million.