The total number of Russian soldiers killed in the war against Ukraine was at least 47,000 by the end of May, a joint investigation by the Russian media outlets Mediazona and Meduza showed. For the calculation, the investigators said they used data from the registry of inheritance cases from the Federal Notary Chamber and data from Rosstat, the Russian statistics office. Taking into account those dismissed from military service due to severe injuries, total Russian casualties may be at least 125,000, it said. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.
Russian Media Investigation Says War Deaths In Ukraine At Least 47,000
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