Russian army loses more than 40,000 troops monthly, Rutte says

The Russian army loses more than 40,000 soldiers killed or seriously wounded every month, while the figure may have exceeded 50,000 in October, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.

Rutte compared Russia’s monthly losses with those suffered by the United States during its 14-year war in Vietnam. CE Report quotes MOLDPRES.

According to the NATO chief, Russian military losses have exceeded 40,000 personnel per month in recent months, and the number may have surpassed 50,000 in October.

Rutte noted that the United States lost approximately 56,000 service members during the 14 years of the Vietnam War.

He also warned that Russia was stepping up its hybrid attacks against European countries. The methods allegedly used by Russian intelligence services include arson, drone provocations and cyberattacks.

According to Rutte, Moscow is seeking to weaken support for Ukraine, but NATO will increase its assistance to Kyiv.

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