Russian Army Recruitment Surges Despite Deadly Losses in Ukraine

In the month of May, the Russian army faced a significant toll in Ukraine, with more than 1,000 soldiers being injured or killed on a daily basis. This information has been reported by U.S., British, and other Western intelligence agencies. Despite these losses, Russia has been actively recruiting 25,000 to 30,000 new soldiers each month, a number comparable to the ones exiting the battlefield, as confirmed by U.S. officials.

Intent on Overwhelming Ukrainian Defenses

This constant recruitment has allowed the Russian army to continually deploy new troops against Ukrainian defenses, following a strategy aimed at overpowering the opposition and breaking through the trench lines. This approach has been likened to a "meat grinder" by Russian soldiers, who express concerns about commanding officers seemingly disregarding the lives of infantry soldiers.

Effectiveness of Tactics

While this method has resulted in victories for the Russian army in certain regions like Avdiivka and Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, reports indicate that the tactics were less successful in the spring when Russia attempted to gain control of land near the city of Kharkiv. Ukrainian and Western officials have noted this downturn in effectiveness, signaling a potential shift in the dynamics of the conflict.