Media Investigation Identifies Over 225,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine
Russian independent media outlet Mediazona, in collaboration with the BBC Russian service, has independently confirmed the identities of 225,019 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine, with an additional 3,813 names added since their last update. This verified death toll includes significant numbers of volunteers, recruited prisoners, mobilized soldiers, and officers, though the actual figures are likely higher due to reliance on public sources. These confirmed losses contribute to broader casualty estimates that suggest Russian losses significantly exceed those of Ukraine, with some assessments placing Russian casualties at double or more than Ukrainian losses.
John Q. Hosedrinker