Hacked statistics report 400,000 Russian deaths as Abu Dhabi talks approach

Cyberattack leaks reportedly show 400,000 Russian casualties as Kyiv prepares for Abu Dhabi coordination talks.
Leaked data from Russia's statistics agency reportedly indicates that 400,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine, according to reporting on hacked records. The revelation comes as diplomatic delegations prepare for US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi. Ukrainian chief negotiator Rustem Umerov confirmed that Kyiv will hold coordination meetings with E4 nations, NATO, and European Commission representatives, although the Kremlin stated discussions would remain strictly trilateral.
On the battlefield, local officials reported one death following Russian strikes on infrastructure in Odesa. In Moscow, presidential adviser Elena Yampolskaya sparked public pushback after advocating a ban on pizza in school canteens, citing health concerns and framing Italy as an "unfriendly" nation.
Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.
Sources
- La Repubblica — Guerra Ucraina - Russia, le news di oggi. Attacco russo a infrastrutture di Odessa, un morto
- Corriere della Sera — Guerra Ucraina-Russia, le notizie in diretta | Mosca, i dati hackerati dall'ufficio di statistica: «I morti sul fronte sono 400mila». Cremlino: «Ad Abu Dhabi colloqui solo trilaterali, senza Ue»
- ANSA — 'La Russia ha registrato la morte di 400.000 uomini nella guerra in Ucraina', secondo dati rubati dagli hacker
- Il Messaggero — Russia, la folle crociata contro la pizza. «Va vietata nelle scuole, Italia è un Paese nemico». Ma scoppia la protesta
Earlier coverage
- Nov 9, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCGermany rules out further Patriot deliveries as Abu Dhabi talks approach
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- Nov 9, 2026, 01:00 PM UTCRussian strike hits Odesa as Western military support faces constraints
- Nov 8, 2026, 09:30 PM UTCGermany halts further Patriot transfers to Kyiv as Russian strike hits Odesa