Two years into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there appears to be a shift in momentum as Russia now holds the initiative in the conflict. Recent advances by Russian forces have seen them probing multiple points along the front line, including capturing strategic locations like Avdivka and pushing into areas such as Bakhmut and Kupyansk.
However, Russia's progress comes at a significant cost, with reports indicating casualties ranging from 15,000 to 17,000 in the Avdivka region alone. The sustainability of such high casualty rates raises questions about Russia's ability to maintain its current offensive operations.
