An analysis of Russia's massive Friday attack estimated the cost of weapons expended to be over $1.2 billion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military on Friday launched what’s been called the largest aerial attack of the Ukraine war, and one economic-focused Ukrainian outlet estimated the cost of the assault for Russia to be at least $1.273 billion.

The figure was calculated by Ekonomichna Pravda (Economic Truth), which tallied the prices of the drones and missiles the Ukrainian Air Force reported Russia used during the massive assault.

The Associated Press (AP), citing Ukrainian officials, said at least 30 civilians were killed in the strikes that took place across the country—including on the capital Kyiv—and at least 144 people were wounded. The AP reported Russia used 122 missiles and dozens of drones in what was a bombardment that lasted around 18 hours. Officials said a maternity hospital, schools and residential apartments were among the structures damaged.

  • Kbobabob@lemmy.worldEnglish
    289·
    11 months ago

    Those are rookie numbers for civilian casualties. Gotta pump those numbers up.

    Sincerely, Israel

    • Buffalox@lemmy.worldEnglish
      73·
      11 months ago

      True, there ought to be Western intervention, but instead we are helping Israel. But as bad as that is, it is not a security problem for Europe in nearly the same way Russia is.
      I have no solution to the Israel/Gaza problem, and I am not sure we are supporting the right side.

        • Buffalox@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          11 months ago

          Israel were always as bad or worse than Hamas, and Israel are the ones with the power to change things for the better. The Palestinians live like in an occupied territory, where they are oppressed and discriminated against in their own territory.
          We cannot say Palestinians are the bad guys, when thy never had a chance to build a normal life.

    • paddirn@lemmy.worldEnglish
      51·
      11 months ago

      Yeah, especially for $1+ Billion, not a really good return on investment, that’s like $30+ million a person, they really need to streamline their civilian liquidation procedures. They should really consider getting American-made weapons for operations like that.

    • NoIWontPickaName@kbin.social
      211·
      11 months ago

      Why do you give them the respect of capitalization?

      Like putin and trump, israel does not deserve the respect shown by being capitalized