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A collaborative inquiry conducted by Mediazona and the BBC Russian Service has revealed that 230,624 Russian soldiers have been identified as deceased since the onset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This authenticated roster features over 84,300 volunteers, 25,800 prisoners enlisted, and 7,345 officers, compiled from publicly accessible records. Reporters warn that the actual number of fatalities could be significantly higher. Other assessments indicate that Russian deaths might surpass 350,000, while Ukraine estimates that total Russian casualties have exceeded 1.4 million. These revelations highlight the ongoing human and military ramifications of the conflict.
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00:00More than 230,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine have now been identified.
00:05The count comes from a joint investigation by MediaZona and the BBC Russian service.
00:10The verified total has reached $230,624 confirmed military deaths.
00:16Nearly 2,900 new names have been added since the last update in mid-June.
00:21The investigation relies on obituaries, family posts, local media, and official announcements.
00:29Journalists say the real death toll is likely much higher than confirmed.
00:33The list includes 84,000 volunteers, 25,000 prisoners, and 19,000 mobilized troops.
00:40It also confirms the deaths of more than 7,300 Russian officers.
00:45Ukraine says Russia is losing around 30,000 troops every month.
00:49Western intelligence says Russia is losing soldiers faster than it can recruit them.
00:54Moscow still does not publish official military casualty figures.
00:58Separate estimates suggest the true number of Russian deaths could be well above 350,000.
01:04Ukraine's military estimates more than 1.4 million total Russian casualties,
01:09including killed, wounded, missing, and captured.
01:12The verified investigation highlights the human cost of the war.
01:16While the full toll remains uncertain,
01:18the full toll remains uncertain.
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