Ukraine is shifting the balance in the war of attrition. On 15 April, Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov stated that Russian military losses have reached record levels and now exceed their monthly mobilization capacity.
He made the statement during a meeting with members of the Bundestag’s Defense Committee led by Thomas Röwekamp.
Russia is losing more than it can replace
In Germany, Fedorov presented Ukraine's approach to warfare across three domains: air, land, and the economy. Kyiv also shared data showing that on the battlefield, Ukraine is "not only holding positions but also increasing pressure," the Ukrainian defense minister said.
"Russia’s losses have reached record levels, exceeding their monthly mobilization rate. This is the result of systematic work, from implementing innovations to resource management and developing technological capabilities,” Fedorov stressed.
Germany is key pillar of Ukraine's technological edge
The Ukrainian defense minister emphasized that Germany remains one of Ukraine’s key security partners.
He thanked Germany for its support in critical areas — air defense, long-range munitions, and drone capabilities.
The role of the Bundestag was also highlighted in directing resources toward solutions that deliver maximum impact on the battlefield.
War of future is already here, and Ukraine is opening access to its experience
The sides discussed deepening cooperation, including sharing combat experience, digital solutions, and testing new technologies within the Test in Ukraine platform.
“We are deepening a partnership that delivers practical results on the battlefield and strengthens the security of all of Europe,” Fedorov concluded.
Ukraine is effectively offering its allies not only support, but access to a unique laboratory of modern warfare, where new approaches to defense and technological advantage are being shaped.
On 15 April, Ukraine and its allies are also holding a meeting in Ramstein format. There, Fedorov said that the average Russian cost of advancing reaching 254 soldiers per square kilometer, and up to 428 in Donetsk Oblast.
