Russia is Completely Unprotected in Ukraine Right Now

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been ongoing for over 144 days, with an estimated 38,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded. Ukraine’s defense ministry has reported that most of these casualties are likely Ukrainian citizens, not Russian soldiers, who have been conscripted from the Donbass region and sent to the front lines. The Russian military is struggling to respond to Ukrainian rocket strikes, which have destroyed over 30 military logistics centers in recent weeks.

The US has been providing military aid to Ukraine, including GPS-guided precision missiles, which have been effective in destroying Russian targets. Ukraine has also received its first tranche of M270 multiple launch rocket systems, which will further enhance its military capabilities.

Russia is facing difficulties in responding to Ukraine’s military advances, with many of its top commanders having been killed or wounded. The Russian military’s C400 anti-aircraft defense systems have been unable to intercept Ukrainian rockets, leaving Russian forces vulnerable.

Russia’s economy is also feeling the strain of the conflict, with the price of oil dropping by 20% in recent weeks. The country is reliant on oil exports to fund its military operations, and the current price of around $62 per barrel is putting a significant strain on the Russian government’s finances.

In an effort to ease the economic burden of the conflict, US President Joe Biden has visited Saudi Arabia to beg the Saudis to increase oil production, which would help stabilize the global energy market and reduce the price of oil. This move has been criticized as a sign of weakness by some, but could help Ukraine win the war and end the conflict faster.

In response to these developments, Russia has halted gas flows via its Nord Stream pipeline to Europe, which will have significant economic implications for the region.