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Despite slow territorial gains—only about 1% of Ukrainian territory captured since January 2024—the conflict remains intense with frequent drone and missile strikes escalating in destructive capacity. Russia's reliance on "meat grinder" tactics, involving mass infantry assaults, continues to produce costly stalemates. Meanwhile, Western intelligence suggests that Putin's strategic endurance may be waning, with analysts forecasting a decline in Russia’s military capability due to diminishing resources, armor, and morale.