Subject: Re: The changing winds of war
TJ,

I am not sure we can sum this up for Russia. We had nothing like the losses in Vietnam.

Russian losses in Afghanistan were minor compared to Ukraine. Russia is truly suffering for bringing on this war.

During the 1979–1989 Soviet-Afghan War, Soviet losses were approximately 14,453 to 15,000 killed, with another 53,753 wounded and 264 missing. The causes of death varied, including 9,511 killed in combat, 2,386 from wounds, and 2,556 from disease and accidents. The war also resulted in the loss of military equipment, with 451 aircraft (including 333 helicopters), 147 tanks, and 1,314 armored personnel carriers lost.
Specifics of Soviet Losses
Killed in Action: ~9,511-10,000
Died from Wounds: ~2,386
Died from Disease and Accidents: ~2,556
Total Killed: ~14,453–15,000
Wounded: ~53,753
Missing: ~264
Hospitalized: ~415,932 due to disease
Military Hardware Losses
Aircraft: 451 (including 333 helicopters)
Tanks: 147
Infantry Fighting Vehicles/Armored Personnel Carriers: 1,314
Artillery Guns and Mortars: 433