Russia loses 1,140 troops as war momentum shifts
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- Russia is reported to be losing ground in Ukraine, according to NPR.
- Russian army lost 1,140 troops in the past day, per The Economist.
- Putin’s “special military operation” is described as a catastrophic failure, per Ukrinform.
Why it matters: Ukraine gains a tactical advantage as Russian forces suffer heavy losses and lose territory, while Putin's claim of progress is undercut, weakening his domestic political leverage.
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