The Russians worry that being able to shoot "most of them down" at the Kerch Bridge might not be good enough, for example. Sometimes that pesky little one that does get through is a gamechanger. And indeed they do need to worry.
Russia has likely suffered up to 480,000 soldiers killed or wounded in the war against Ukraine, says UK Ministry of Defence https://news.yahoo.com/russia-likely-suffered-480-000-164004634.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Somehow I doubt it... I expect Putin to be around for a while. But there is always the hope... Putin 'resuscitated' after having 'cardiac arrest' in his bedroom claims Telegram channel Controversial social media channel that regularly claims Russian dictator Putin is dying has alleged that the Kremlin supremo had to receive emergency aid from medics after having a heart attack https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/putin-resuscitated-after-having-cardiac-31259024
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/24/middleeast/sweden-nato-turkey-parliament-intl-hnk/index.html Sweden closer to NATO membership after Erdogan sends accession protocol to Turkish parliament
Ruskies make another direct hit and shoot down helicopter. Wayyy to go dumphuks. Russian Defense has not acknowledged but pictures of deceased crew have been posted online. You might want to tidy that up a bit. Maybe it is all Ukrainian propaganda. Well, hoping they have a nice day then. Putin's pain after chopper is shot down by friendly fire Putin's pain after chopper is shot down by friendly fire (msn.com)
Let's take a look at the endless Russian war crimes... Electric cables, hammers and guns: Ukrainians tell of Russian torture As prosecutors prepare war crimes case, victims reveal how they were beaten and made to dig own graves in Balakliia https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...s-and-guns-ukrainians-tell-of-russian-torture
Look at who will be joining the EU. Well not Russia -- which only faces further rapid decline. Ukraine fulfils all European Commission's recommendations and is ready to start negotiations on joining EU https://news.yahoo.com/ukraine-fulf...mmendations-104213249.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall