Russian military losses outpace recruitment for second month

unian.ua (Ukrainian)

Russian military losses in January exceeded recruitment numbers for the second consecutive month. Commander Robert "Madyar" Brovdi reported a net loss of 8,618 personnel for Russia in January, with verified losses of 30,618 against approximately 22,000 mobilized recruits. This trend follows a similar situation in December 2025, indicating a sustained period where Russian troop numbers are declining rather than growing.


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