"Ukraine's top general said that for the first time in the war, its drones are killing or seriously wounding Russia's soldiers as fast as it can get new troops into the field. Drones are the top battlefield threat, responsible for the most casualties in this war. Ukraine relies heavily on them, especially the cheap first-person-view drones, as solutions to its manpower and equipment shortages."
"Ukraine's commander in chief, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, said Tuesday in a Telegram post that December was the first month in which Ukraine's uncrewed systems units "neutralized" about as many Russian servicemen as it called up in a month. He said video confirmed 33,000 Russian losses last month. "The real losses of the occupiers are greater," the general said. Syrskyi did not provide a number for the number of Russian soldiers called up. Business Insider is unable to independently confirm Syrskyi's claims."
Ukraine's drone operations increased substantially, with commanders reporting that drones are killing or seriously wounding Russian soldiers at rates comparable to monthly Russian mobilizations. Video evidence was cited to confirm 33,000 Russian losses in December, with officials asserting actual losses are higher. Drones are identified as the primary battlefield threat and are responsible for the greatest share of casualties, with Ukraine relying especially on inexpensive first-person-view systems. Russian casualty counts and monthly mobilization figures lack full independent verification, and assessments vary between Ukrainian, US, and Russian statements. Russia's forces comprise contract soldiers, conscripts, and other recruits, while attrition appears substantial.
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