Quality of Russian Infantry Has Declined
7- 9.03.2025, 9:51
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces Reveal How Long a Russian Assault Trooper Survives on the Frontline.
The quality of Russian infantry is deteriorating, and the average lifespan of a Russian assault soldier on the front line is about three weeks. This was stated in an interview with TSN by the commander of the 1st Company of the 2nd Assault Battalion of the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, known by the call sign "Mosya."
"Their command structure is definitely improving, but the quality of their infantry has, on the contrary, declined. They are neglecting proper training for their soldiers and are sending them into combat missions with little to no preparation," Mosya said.
He explained that while Russian command and control is evolving and becoming more professional, the quality of troops is suffering.
"Their standard organizational structure helps them in this regard, as it is more suited to modern warfare. They learn quickly, analyze everything, and are not shy about using and adapting our tactics on a larger scale," he noted.
According to him, from the moment a Russian soldier signs a contract until they are either captured or eliminated on the battlefield, the average time span is about three weeks.
At the same time, the 3rd Assault Brigade serviceman emphasized that Russian forces have recently been avoiding urban combat.
"They are now trying to avoid city battles. Their losses are already massive, and in urban areas, they suffer even greater casualties. Their tactics are extremely simple—they attack along the front line in small infantry groups, probing for weak points. If they manage to break through somewhere, they reinforce the assault and push deeper into our positions," Mosya explained.