Ukraine and Russia have been at war for two years, and recently, both countries have suddenly released their own ** figures, which has attracted the attention and analysis of the outside world. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in a meeting that although Ukraine claims that the number of Ukrainian troops has exceeded 44,000, it claims that its number is as high as half a million. The contrast of this figure has aroused heated discussion and deep thought.
First, the published comparative figures show the uncertainty of the course of the war. The figures released by Shoigu show that Ukraine has suffered serious damage in terms of manpower and equipment, while Ukraine claims that the Russian side has suffered more damage. These published statistics show that the real course of war in a war is far from being as easy as it seems. In the course of warfare, the acquisition and transmission of intelligence is often more complex and critical than the actual battlefield process.
Second, the dispute between "winning the case" and "losing the case" is an issue that requires further consideration. Both of them want to prove that they are the winners, but they are also arguing about their own **. Russia claims that Ukrainian units have suffered a serious blow, while Ukraine claims that the Russian side has suffered an even worse blow. Behind these statements and controversies is not just a struggle of force in a war, but a war of ideas and propaganda. Declaring a winner is often inspiring, while a losing argument can lead to a loss of confidence.
In addition, "live broadcast" and "mouth cannon" are also a major feature between Ukraine and Russia at the moment. In the course of the real battle, the two camps fought desperately for control, but in terms of the delivery of the message, the two camps began a war of words. It is very likely that Russia wants to highlight that the figures released by Ukraine exaggerate the facts, and then damage the credibility and morale of the Ukrainian side. And Ukraine's announcement of these figures is likely to increase its support and attention to it, so as to obtain more funds and support.
Russia's motives and goals for releasing these figures are equally worrisome. Russia may be releasing this statistic to show its dominance in the war, to boost the mood of its people and soldiers, and to undermine the self-confidence and fighting spirit of the Ukrainian side. In information warfare, obtaining and distributing intelligence is often more critical than the actual course of the battle, so Russia's release of these figures can be a pawn in its information warfare.
Overall, Ukraine's disclosure of Russia's losses statistics fully reflects the complexity and uncertainty of the real situation, the importance of information confrontation in wartime, and the measures and means taken by the two countries in the public war. Judging from the current war between Ukraine and Russia, a reasonable explanation of the war loss figures and a rational analysis of the real war situation can enable us to treat this issue with a more objective and accurate attitude.