Russia has provided a far lower estimate of its losses, suggesting only 3,000 soldiers had died as of May 31.
While it is impossible to estimate an entirely accurate total, the UK’s more conservative estimates are likely closer to the truth, given that Russia and Ukraine gain from exaggerating either way, despite being closer to the conflict.
They are a tenth of Russia’s 150,000 troop strong invasion force, which would number the country’s days in Ukraine if this was the upper limit of its available fighters.
But Russia has more soldiers waiting in the wings, an expansive arsenal and still significant capital to keep it going.
source: express.co.uk