Economist Study: Russian Casualties Up to 2.1M; Ukraine Recaptures Territory

The Economist estimates Russian military casualties at 1.4-2.1 million killed and wounded, with fatalities up to 770,000, while Ukrainian forces recaptured 73 sq km in three months, halving Russia's 2026 gains. ACLED recorded 290 Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure killing 62 non-combatants in the month to Oct. 23. The figures are estimates with wide uncertainty, but indicate sustained attrition and a shift in territorial momentum.

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