battlefield

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The massive battlefield losses that Russia has suffered in its war on Ukraine.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

American leaders may expect Mr. Putin to respond to these circumstances in what they deem a “rational” way, by acknowledging battlefield realities and looking for ways to cut his losses and save face.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"Russia will very likely eventually develop countermeasures so Ukraine's international partners have a rare and temporary opportunity to exploit favourable battlefield dynamics while Ukraine has the upper hand."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

"It's very useful in a military headquarters or when faced with tactical coordination questions on the battlefield," Mensch said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

So while my friends got to have pool parties and sleepovers, I got to walk around one battlefield after another, posing for pictures with cannons and Colonial reenactors.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken