Russia loses 254 troops per square kilometre

Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has said Russia's losses in the war against Ukraine has reached a level exceeding its mobilisation rate, standing at 254 troops for every square kilometre.

Source: Ukrainian Defence Ministry, citing Fedorov at the opening of the 34th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (also known as the Ramstein format) in Berlin

Details: At the beginning of the meeting, Fedorov said the defence forces of Ukraine are not only holding their positions on the battlefield but increasing pressure. Russia's losses have reached a level exceeding the pace of its mobilisation. At present, he said, Russia is sustaining losses of 254 personnel per square kilometre, and in Donetsk Oblast, an average of 428.

Quote: "We are inflicting significant costs on the enemy for every metre of Ukrainian land."

More details: Fedorov added that Ukraine is also increasing pressure on Russia's economy, particularly in the energy sector. Measures are also being taken to disrupt Russia's logistics, increase its expenditures, and constrain the resources available to finance the war.

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