The Russian Way of War: Sustaining High Casualties –  Absorbing a high rate of casualties is the Russian way of war. And the Ukraine War proves it.

But before we get to the Ukraine conflict, here is some history to consider.

The Ukraine War Meets History

Despite dreadful losses in World War Two, the Russians were able to defeat Nazi Germany. Conflict in Afghanistan and Chechnya was less successful, and the Russian forces sustained many killed and wounded. Still, the government never really blinked, and despite a loss in South Asia, the Russians ended up winning against Chechen rebels. Now they face enormous casualties in the war against Ukraine.

The ability of Vladimir Putin to ignore the death and destruction of his military has astounded military experts and has shocked even the most casual of observers.