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NATO cites massive Russian casualties

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NATO said 1.3 million Russian soldiers had been killed or wounded in the war in Ukraine, and warned the fighting remained costly while Ukrainian forces continued to struggle.

The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv will not hold elections until ceasefire in place

President insists on security of truce before any ballot could be held, branding the idea of anniversary announcement ‘utterly stupid’

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv will not hold elections until ceasefire in place
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Helsingin Sanomat
Russia research | A Norwegian researcher says Russia's ability to arm itself after the war in Ukraine is exaggerated

Russian researchers have gathered for an international Russia seminar at the National Defence University

Russia research | A Norwegian researcher says Russia's ability to arm itself after the war in Ukraine is exaggerated
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4 civilians murdered by #Russia strike near #Kharkiv city are all family members: father, two 1-year-old sons, and 2-year-old daughter

#Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes
February 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM

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Officials: #Ukraine planning Presidential elections & referendum on deal to end #Russia invasion

#Zelensky intends to announce on Feb 24, 4th anniversary of invasion

Zelensky on Trump Admin: “They say that they want to do everything by June so that the war ends. And they want a clear schedule"
February 11, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Le Figaro
Russian threat: London to double its military presence in Norway

“Russia represents the greatest threat to Arctic and High North security since the Cold War,” said Defense Minister John Healey.

Russian threat: London to double its military presence in Norway
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Toll rises to 3 murdered by #Russia guided bomb strike on Sloviansk in #Donetsk region on Tuesday

Another 18 people wounded across the region

#Ukraine #UkraineWar
February 11, 2026 at 8:19 AM

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#Zelensky: "Many changes are happening right now in air defense. In some regions, the way teams operate, interceptors, mobile fire units, entire small air defense component is being practically rebuilt completely.

But this is only one element of defence that requires changes. Changes will happen"
February 11, 2026 at 8:10 AM

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Two 1-year-old boys and 2-year-old girl murdered near #Kharkiv city

2 women, 1 pregnant, injured

Power cut to 11K in #Zaporizhzhia amid temps of -9C

#Zelensky: Air defenses to be reorganized

#Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes
February 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM

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#UkraineWar, Day 1,448: #Russia Murders 4, Including 3 Toddlers, Near #Kharkiv

#Ukraine #RussiaWarCrimes

eaworldview.com/2026/02/ukra...
Ukraine War, Day 1,448: Russia Murders 4, Including 3 Toddlers, Near Kharkiv - EA WorldView
4+ civilians, including 3 toddlers, murdered by a Russian strike near Kharkiv city, as Ukraine seeks support for air defense against attacks.
eaworldview.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The Independent
Russia turns to Asia to solve employment crisis worsened by war

Russia grapples with an immediate shortfall of at least 2. 3 million workers

Russia turns to Asia to solve employment crisis worsened by war
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‘At least 325,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in the conflict, according to the CSIS report, five times greater than in all Russian and Soviet wars combined since the second world war and at a ratio of at least twice Ukraine’s battlefield casualties.’
www.ft.com/content/ce74...
Russian army casualties in Ukraine surge
Rising number of men killed or missing in action makes a military breakthrough for Moscow less likely, officials say
www.ft.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:54 AM

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In just 24 hours in Sumy Oblast, russia killed two civilians and injured ten more, including four children.
February 11, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Kathimerini
Norway: 'We do not rule out Russia's invasion of territory' says head of armed forces

'We do not rule out Russia occupying territory as part of its plan to protect its own nuclear capabilities, which are the only thing left to it and that really threatens the United States,' Kristoffersen said.

Norway: 'We do not rule out Russia's invasion of territory' says head of armed forces
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Also suggests that Washington may be in no particular hurry to end the conflict; a Russia fully engaged in Ukraine has less time, energy, resources to focus elsewhere. 2/
February 11, 2026 at 2:12 AM

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Talk about burying the lede!

“Russia has captured less than 1.5 percent of Ukrainian territory since 2024. [It’s] also estimated that Russian forces suffered about 415,000 dead, wounded and missing last year in battles that were largely focused on the two cities.”

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/w...
Russia Nears Capture of Key Ukrainian Towns After Year of Grinding Assaults
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February 11, 2026 at 12:26 AM

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4. Sign-on bonuses for soldiers = about .5% of Russian GDP
5. Drones thought to account for 70-80% of casualties (tho this seems very high)
6. 90% of new recruits in 2025 simply replaced prior losses
7. Russian Army accepting high casualties to avoid equipment losses (i.e. tanks)
jaylyall.bsky.social Jason "Red5" Lyall @jaylyall.bsky.social · 1d
Lots of insights here, including:
1. 350k Russian soldiers KIA, more than any post-WWII war
2. Russia advancing only 15-70 *meters* a day during major offensives
3. Payouts for soldier deaths concentrated mostly in the poorest regions like Tuva (25x more likely to die than soldier from Moscow)
Russian army casualties in Ukraine surge
Rising number of men killed or missing in action makes a military breakthrough for Moscow less likely, officials say
www.ft.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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