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    The UK’s Defense Ministry reports in its intelligence update a dramatic increase in the number of artificial limbs issued in Russia, suggesting rising battlefield injuries and growing strain on the country’s medical services. Amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, days ago, the Ukrainian Army reported that Russia’s frontline losses have surpassed one million soldiers. These heavy casualties result from Russia’s continued offensive operations across multiple sectors of the front, which often invol
     
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Wartime amputations rising fast in Russia, UK intelligence finds

Par :Yuri Zoria
17 juin 2025 à 10:58

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The UK’s Defense Ministry reports in its intelligence update a dramatic increase in the number of artificial limbs issued in Russia, suggesting rising battlefield injuries and growing strain on the country’s medical services.

Amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, days ago, the Ukrainian Army reported that Russia’s frontline losses have surpassed one million soldiers. These heavy casualties result from Russia’s continued offensive operations across multiple sectors of the front, which often involve direct frontal assaults.

Massive rise in prosthetics issued across Russia

Open-source data cited by the Ministry’s 17 June update points to a 53% increase in artificial limbs issued in Russia in 2024 compared to the previous year. The figures, reportedly sourced from Russia’s Ministry of Labor, indicate that around 152,500 prosthetic limbs were provided to individuals with disabilities last year. Notably, arm prosthetics saw a 75% surge in issuance. During the same period, wheelchair distribution also climbed by 18%, reflecting a broader rise in mobility-related disability cases.

Independent reports expose systemic treatment delays

The update referred to earlier reporting by the independent Russian media outlet Verstka. According to that report, Russian soldiers with amputated limbs had been left waiting for extended periods before receiving necessary prosthetics.

UK intelligence points to medical system strain

UK Defense Intelligence assessed that Russia is “almost certainly failing to provide necessary combat medical treatment at the front line.” The update noted that this failure contributes to “a greater number of serious long-term injuries amongst Russian soldiers.” It also stated that the significant rise in the number of Russian men with disabilities, along with other wounded personnel, “will almost certainly have a detrimental long-term impact on both medical and social services in Russia.”

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