They’re conservative about planes and attack helis but have enough. Money is good, oil good, cash reserves ok debt to GDP more than good. Workforce very big but affected

But still... They’re low on tanks, artillery shells, Combat experience, Air defence systems,

Russia as a whole is doing fine attrition wise but they’re equipment is being blown back 40 years. On top of that Ukrainians are doing very well and are cost effective. Russia spends multiple $ for every $ sent to Ukraine.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

The decoys alone are costing Russia ~$1mil per, and they cost =/< $1k ea. Those are impressively effective numbers. 🤩🤘🏼

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

The Russians are liquidating the Soviet stockpile that was built while they were a global military superpower. They don't have the capacity to rebuild that arsenal. Russia is being taken off the world stage as a military power for at least three decades.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sanctions are hurting them so badly that they are importing weapons from China (small arms, armor), Iran (drones) & North Korea (shells).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

No, it is result of corruption. If sanctions truly hurt military budget, then Putin could not afford to import.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They are low on shells, tanks and AA. Combat experience is more than anyone would want.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

They die before getting any. Newly mobilised soldiers are a massive portion of their army now.