Russian army recruiters appear to be resorting to increasingly desperate measures to replenish the depleted ranks of its frontline troops. After almost four years of brutal fighting, Russia 's army has sustained massive casualties for modest gains.

Latest data from Ukraine 's army shows that over one million Russian soldiers have been killed or injured since the launch of Putin's full-scale war in February 2022. Friday saw another 1,170 added to that grim list, as fierce battles continued all along the frontlines. The Kremlin has in the past raided its prisons to beef up troop numbers, as well as try to lure impoverished Russians with wads of cash.

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