Leaked Rosstat mortality database points to nearly 500,000 Russian military deaths in Ukraine
Leaked Rosstat data reveals nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine, alongside growing controversy over Russian recruitment schemes and military dissent.
Leaked records from Russia's national statistics agency Rosstat suggest that approximately 500,000 Russian military personnel have died in Ukraine since February 2022. Analysis by Janis Kluge of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs indicates that monthly casualties surpassed 15,000 in late 2024 and early 2025.
Reports simultaneously highlighted controversial recruitment practices in Russia, including the enlistment of individuals with severe mental disabilities. European security services are also intensifying crackdowns on suspected Russian intelligence networks; counter-intelligence officers in Latvia recently raided a residence near Riga to apprehend Vasilijs Kovacovs.
Internal opposition has emerged from high-ranking military figures. Retired Colonel-General Leonid Ivashov publicly criticized President Vladimir Putin during a live stream, declaring the war lost and demanding an immediate ceasefire.
Sources: Avaz, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti
Sources
- Vijesti — Rusija: Biznis napravljen na regrutaciji za rat u Ukrajini -...
- N1 — Gardijan: Podaci iz baze umrlica pokazuju da je u Ukrajini poginulo blizu pola miliona ruskih vojnika
- Klix — Procurile informacije iz Rosstata: U Ukrajini je poginulo blizu pola miliona ruskih vojnika
- Danas — Potrošni: Obični ljudi koji obavljaju prljave poslove za Rusiju
- Avaz — Bivši ruski general poručio Putinu da je izgubio rat: "Nisi imao dovoljno pameti"
Earlier coverage
- Nov 13, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCLeaked Russian records show heavy troop losses as internal criticism grows
- Nov 13, 2026, 12:30 AM UTCLeaked data and recruitment accounts highlight growing human cost of Russia's war
- Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCLeaked data and military criticism highlight mounting Russian war costs
- Nov 12, 2026, 06:30 PM UTCLeaked data and elite criticism highlight Russia's rising war costs
- Nov 12, 2026, 10:00 AM UTCLeaked data and military experts point to mounting Russian casualties and recruitment strain
- Nov 12, 2026, 07:30 AM UTCLeaked registry data indicates nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
- Nov 12, 2026, 01:30 AM UTCLeaked Rosstat mortality data points to massive Russian military casualties in Ukraine
- Nov 11, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCLeaked data and counter-intelligence reports highlight rising Russian military casualties
- Nov 11, 2026, 03:30 AM UTCLeaked statistics indicate nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine
- Nov 11, 2026, 01:00 AM UTCRetired Russian general states Putin has lost war in Ukraine