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strikeAug 5, 2026

Russia Is Losing the War. The Numbers Prove It

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Russia Is Losing the War. The Numbers Prove It Pundits call it a “Russia’s advance.” The numbers call it systemic collapse: 39,500 casualties for 30 km² of rubble. The real balance sheet: Pundits call it a “Russia’s advance.” The numbers call it systemic collapse: 39,500 casualties for 30 km² of rubble.

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  • Jason Jay SmartBy Jason Jay Smart

    Russia Is Losing the War. The Numbers Prove It Pundits call it a “Russia’s advance.” The numbers call it systemic collapse: 39,500 casualties for 30 km² of rubble. The real balance sheet: Pundits call it a “Russia’s advance.” The numbers call it systemic collapse: 39,500 casualti…

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