https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-is-paying-five-times-more-for-every-dollar-ukraine-spends-on-strikesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-is-paying-five-times-more-for-every-dollar-ukraine-spends-on-strikeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-is-paying-five-times-more-for-every-dollar-ukraine-spends-on-strikes#u45196Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:36:46 +0000Ukraine's military spending is yielding significant returns, with every dollar spent on strikes causing nearly five dollars in losses to Russia. The cost of eliminating a Russian soldier is estimated to be around $3,000, while hitting infrastructure facilities costs even less. In contrast, Russia spends around $65,000 to maintain a soldier. This disparity in costs is giving Ukraine an edge in the conflict.Why it mattersThe ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war has seen a significant escalation in military spending and strikes from both sides. Ukraine's ability to target Russian soldiers and in