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Kyiv / LAHORE (Finale Monitoring) Russia’s overwhelming manpower advantage over Ukraine is beginning to diminish, according to military analysts and recent battlefield assessments, as the conflict enters another critical stage.
For much of the war, Russia relied on its larger population and extensive recruitment efforts to maintain a numerical edge over Ukrainian forces. However, reports suggest that mounting casualties, recruitment challenges, and prolonged fighting are gradually reducing that advantage.
Military observers note that while Russia continues to field larger forces overall, the gap between the two sides is narrowing in several areas of the front line. Ukraine, meanwhile, has focused on strengthening defensive positions, improving troop training, and expanding the use of advanced military
