First estimates reveal scale of Russian losses in first mobilization wave

Russian armed forces involved in the war against Ukraine are suffering very heavy human losses. According to estimates now available for the first time, these losses also affect those who were drafted into the army during the first wave of mobilization. The losses are so significant that the Russian army is unable to replenish them quickly enough.

This is why there is growing talk that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin could announce a new wave of mobilization as early as this autumn. Although no concrete decision has yet been made, current trends point to increasing pressure on Russia's military leadership to fill its ranks. The newly available estimates of losses among soldiers from the first mobilization wave provide a better understanding of how serious the situation is.

Overall, the war of aggression is causing heavy casualties not only for Ukraine and its defenders but also for the Russian army itself. The inability to replace manpower raises concerns that the conflict may require even greater mobilization efforts. For now, only initial estimates have come to light. Even so, these figures indicate that Russia's losses are enormous and its ability to rebuild the armed forces is limited.