‘Dropping dead like flies’ - harsh realities for Russia's conscripted soldiers unveiled in intercepted phone calls

Russian soldiers reportedly die before even reaching the Ukrainian border.

Russian offensive has resulted in over 54,000 soldier fatalities within approximately two months .

Russia sacrificing about 400 soldiers for every square kilometer gained in Ukraine , Ukraine 's defense minister said.

British intelligence has assessed that, given the substantial losses suffered, it could take Russia five to ten years to reconstitute its military units.