The number of Russians killed in the 20th century is staggering.
The number of Russian combat deaths in Ukraine is striking, perhaps already exceeding the total dead in 10 years of war in Afghanistan from 1979-89. A NATO official has estimated that 7,000-15,000 Russians have been killed in Ukraine and that there are up to 40,000 casualties.This has prompted many observers to hope that this could signal the end of Russia’s assault. After all, why would Russians persist when they’re getting their butts kicked on the battlefield?
Sorry, but here’s the sad reality: The Russians always persist when they’re getting their butts kicked on the battlefield, whether by the Kaiser or Hitler or retreating from the Mujahedin. It’s a way of life for them; or a way of death. They know death unlike any other people.
