A Grim Churn as Russia Floods the Front Lines. (cover story)

The article reports on the casualties of the Russian Army as troops are rushed into the war in Ukraine. It attributes the increases in casualties to the lack of structured training, the need to commit military recruits to combat operations, and the changing nature of modern warfare such as the use of drones. It analyzes the ability of Russia to sustain its military draft campaign and strategy against Ukraine, which is finding its defensive footing.