i want to add that 80% of losses for both sides come from artilley strikes on each other. since russia has 5-6 times more artillery, the losses are 6:1. if zelensky days there 40k dead from their side, it means there are only 8k losses from our side. and we also have air superiority close to the frontline and missles, so the number is probably lower. do the math.
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