If Ukrainian statistics are to believed [1], Russia has lost 3500 troops in the past 2 days. That's almost as many as the US lost in Iraq since 2003. Let that sink in.
Another thing, is that reports from Washington Post [2] suggest most of the 102 Russian tanks popped by Ukraine have been T-72's: although modernised, the T-72 is a 48 year old design (!!). What does this say about Putin's plans for soaking up Javelin fire - perhaps he's not wasting his best tanks. Possibly militarily sound, but wow - the human cost..
If this information is correct, it's no wonder Russia is shutting down social media to stem the flow of info back home.
Another thing, is that reports from Washington Post [2] suggest most of the 102 Russian tanks popped by Ukraine have been T-72's: although modernised, the T-72 is a 48 year old design (!!). What does this say about Putin's plans for soaking up Javelin fire - perhaps he's not wasting his best tanks. Possibly militarily sound, but wow - the human cost..
If this information is correct, it's no wonder Russia is shutting down social media to stem the flow of info back home.
[1] https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-60517447?pinned_p...
[2] https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/02/24/...