Russian soldier's life expectancy down to 20-35 minutes on Ukraine frontlines: Report
Russia,Ukraine War,Military,War,Drone Strikes,Technology,Defense Spending
The average life expectancy of a Russian soldier on the front lines in Ukraine is just 20-35 minutes, according to Russian war bloggers.
Russian investigative outlet Astra reported that military bloggers claim the average survival time of a Russian soldier on the front line has fallen to just 20-35 minutes and that the Russian military is deploying soldiers to combat zones with only 10-21 days of training.
The reports come at a time when Russian leader Vladimir Putin is said to be considering ordering a fresh round of mobilisation to replenish the ranks amid mounting casualties. The Telegraph has reported that Russia has recently suffered up to 30,000 fatalities a month...
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