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Russian troops survive an average of 30 minutes on the Ukrainian battlefield, CIA director says

First publishedJul 17, 04:06 UTC
Last updatedJul 17, 11:25 UTC · 3m ago
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CIA director John Ratcliffe said Russian soldiers live 20 to 30 minutes on the Ukrainian battlefield. He blamed Ukraine's AI-powered drones for the high death rate. This is according to comments made by Ratcliffe on Wednesday.

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CIA director John Ratcliffe said Russian soldiers in Ukraine die quickly. They live only 20 to 30 minutes on the battlefield. This is because of Ukraine's drones. The drones are equipped with artificial intelligence.

Why it matters

This information is important because it shows the difficulty of the war in Ukraine. It also highlights the effectiveness of Ukraine's military technology.

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Who said Russian soldiers live 20 to 30 minutes on the battlefield?
CIA director John Ratcliffe
Why do Russian soldiers die quickly in Ukraine?
Because of Ukraine's AI-powered drones
What is the average life expectancy for a Russian soldier in Ukraine?
20 to 30 minutes
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