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The conflict has exacted a heavy toll not just on civilians but also on the soldiers fighting on both sides. The ongoing warfare, reminiscent of World War I with entrenched front lines and relentless artillery, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties. Western intelligence suggests Russia may have suffered the heaviest losses, sometimes losing over 1,000 soldiers daily during fierce battles in eastern Ukraine. Despite this, Ukraine, with roughly a third of Russia’s population, continues to face manpower shortages.