Russian assault troops suffer major losses near Kharkiv - up to 70% are casualties
Russian assault units are facing significant losses near Kharkiv, the Atesh partisan group reported on Telegram on May 15.
Intense fighting has rendered certain units of the 138th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade, the 18th Motorized Rifle Division, and the 7th Separate Motorized Rifle Regiment combat ineffective.
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Casualties amount to up to 70% of the personnel.
Clashes between Russian regular units and the Storm-Z units are a contributing factor (Storm-Z units are comprised of prisoners released on the condition they fight in Ukraine - ed.).
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Managing former prisoners is a challenge for many commanders, even those with military experience.
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