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<\/p>\nElon Musk has compared Russia's war in Ukraine to 'WW1' while claiming "so many people dying for no gains". <\/p>\n
The Tesla and X CEO was responding to a post on his own platform, formerly known as Twitter, which detailed the ground that had been gained by both warring nations. The post by @cremieuxrecueil, linked to an article in the NY Times, was captioned: "This is a great way to see just how much nothing has been happening in the Russia-Ukraine war." <\/p>\n
In the article is a map showing a colour-coded border running between the nations, highlighting the areas captured past their respective frontlines. The story was headed: "Who's gaining ground in Ukraine? This year, no one."<\/p>\n
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Responding to the piece the SpaceX CEO wrote: "So many people dying for no gains, just like WW1."<\/p>\n
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The NY Times piece talks about both sides launching ambitious offensives, but the front line has barely shifted. It adds that after 18 months of war, a breakthrough looks more difficult than ever.<\/p>\n
"The front line in Ukraine changed little last winter. Russia aimed to capture the entirety of the Donbas, but it only inched forward," the article reads.<\/p>\n
"Ukraine has made minimal gains in its counteroffensive. Dense Russian minefields and fortifications have made every attack extremely costly.<\/p>\n
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"Despite nine months of bloody fighting, less than 500 square miles of territory have changed hands since the start of the year. A prolonged stalemate could weaken Western support for Ukraine."<\/p>\n
By comparison, in WW1 the German strategy in 1914 was to first defeat France, then transfer forces to the Russian front. <\/p>\n
However, this failed, and by the end of 1914, the Western Front consisted of a continuous line of trenches stretching from the English Channel to Switzerland. <\/p>\n
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The Eastern Front was more dynamic, but neither side could gain a decisive advantage, despite costly offensives.<\/p>\n
By the end of the war between 15-22million lives had been lost from all nations involved.<\/p>\n
Although reports vary wildly, the Russia Ukraine War claims up to 500,000 lives have been lost.<\/p>\n
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