The UK chief of defence staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, recently spoke out about Russia’s actions in Ukraine, highlighting the significant human cost that Russia is facing. According to Admiral Radakin, Russian forces have been losing a staggering 1,500 soldiers every single day during the month of October, either through death or injury. This has resulted in the highest number of casualties for Russia since the war began.
Admiral Radakin pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin is sacrificing tens of thousands of Russian lives in order to make territorial gains in Ukraine. This has led to nearly 700,000 Russian troops being lost in what Putin calls a “special military operation.” The Admiral emphasized that ordinary Russian citizens are paying an extraordinary price for Putin’s ambitions.
In his interview with Laura Kuenssberg, Admiral Radakin expressed his concern over the immense pain and suffering that the Russian nation is enduring due to Putin’s war. He noted that the human losses suffered by Russia have only resulted in small increments of land being occupied, amounting to about 20% of Ukraine.
Despite Russia’s tactical and territorial gains, Admiral Radakin stressed that this has put immense pressure on Ukraine. He warned that Russia’s actions are causing significant harm and suffering, not only to the Ukrainian people but also to Russian citizens.
The Admiral’s comments shed light on the devastating impact of the war in Ukraine and the heavy toll it is taking on both sides. As the conflict continues, it is crucial to consider the human cost of such actions and work towards finding a peaceful resolution to end the suffering endured by all those involved.
