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The war has not merely taken lives—it has left many young men disabled, turning them into beneficiaries of social welfare rather than contributors to the economy. This demographic catastrophe exacerbates existing problems within Russia, including a declining birth rate that has led analysts to predict that within the next 6 to 10 years, Russia's military capabilities could drastically decline due to an unavailability of able-bodied young men. The Kremlin's current offensive might be a desperate attempt to utilize the remaining youthful population before they dwindle further, as future generations will be significantly impacted by both war effects and broader societal trends.