I do think the Ukrainians are exaggerating significantly, but the demise of three Russian major-generals is a signal in the 'heavy Russian losses' direction.
Losses of a fraction of these numbers would be unsustainable. The USSR casualties in Afghanistan totaled "only" 14,500 soldiers, for comparison.
I think the only thing that's allowing Russia to continue prosecuting this war is that the extent of their losses -- whatever the true numbers may be -- isn't disseminated to the Russian public.
How many Russian losses (of equipment or soldiers) is Russia reporting?
I do think the Ukrainians are exaggerating significantly, but the demise of three Russian major-generals is a signal in the 'heavy Russian losses' direction.
Losses of a fraction of these numbers would be unsustainable. The USSR casualties in Afghanistan totaled "only" 14,500 soldiers, for comparison.
I think the only thing that's allowing Russia to continue prosecuting this war is that the extent of their losses -- whatever the true numbers may be -- isn't disseminated to the Russian public.