A U.S. think tank claims Russia suffered significant troop losses during its 2024 territorial advances in Ukraine. According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), geolocated evidence suggests Russian advancements totaling 4,168 square kilometers, roughly equivalent to 1,609 square miles. The organization estimates that Russia lost approximately 40 soldiers per square mile gained.
The estimate aligns with data from the Ukrainian military’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, who reported 427,000 Russian casualties for the year, encompassing both deaths and injuries.
Despite Russia’s territorial gains, progress has been slow compared to past Ukrainian offensives—such as the surprise attack on the Kursk region in August. Although Russia has reclaimed much of the territory Ukraine captured in the summer offensive, a significant strategic breakthrough remains elusive. The ISW noted that over half of Russia’s territorial gains last year occurred between September and November.
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence, referring to Ukrainian estimates, reported that November was exceptionally costly in terms of Russian casualties, with 45,680 over the month—averaging roughly 1,523 daily. “The Russians have been, I think, at the expense of high casualties and exhaustion, continuing with a very high tempo of operations, which haven’t ceased,” ISW analyst George Barros said in a recent interview, adding that the country has undertaken more aggressive operations in Ukraine since 2023.
Russia’s recruitment efforts have been intense. Former President Dmitry Medvedev claimed in December that approximately 440,000 recruits joined the Russian military in 2024. […]
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Why One Survival Food Company Shines Above the Rest
Let’s be real. “Prepper Food” or “Survival Food” is generally awful. The vast majority of companies that push their cans, bags, or buckets desperately hope that their customers never try them and stick them in the closet or pantry instead. Why? Because if the first time they try them is after the crap hits the fan, they’ll be too shaken to call and complain about the quality.
It’s true. Most long-term storage food is made with the cheapest possible ingredients with limited taste and even less nutritional value. This is why they tout calories so much. Sure, they provide calories but does anyone really want to go into the apocalypse with food their family can’t stand?
This is what prompted the Llewellyns to launch Heaven’s Harvest. They bought survival food from multiple companies and determined they couldn’t imagine being stuck in an extended emergency with such low-quality food. They quickly discovered that freeze drying food for long-term storage doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, consistency, or nutrition.
Their ingredients are all-American. In fact, they’re locally sourced and all-natural! This allows their products to be the highest quality on the market, so good that their customers often break open a bag in a pinch to eat because they want to, not just because they have to due to an emergency.
At Heaven’s Harvest, their only focus is amazing food. They don’t sell bugout bags, solar chargers, or multitools. They have one mission – feeding Americans in times of crisis.
What they DO offer is the ability for people to thrive in times of greatest need. On top of long-term storage food, they offer seeds to help Americans for the truly long-term. They want them to grow their own food if possible which is why they offer only Heirloom, Non-GMO, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated seeds so their customers can build permanent food security on their own property.
