A recent study published by exiled Russian media outlets estimates the number of Russian deaths in Ukraine at 219,000.
The study, which verifies 135,000 deaths among the Russian military, suggests a probable total of 219,000 fatalities since the start of the conflict in February 2022.
The number of casualties suffered by both sides is one of the most guarded secrets amid Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The exact number of casualties remains unclear, but this study provides a glimpse into the scale of Russian losses in the conflict.
Author's summary: Study estimates 219,000 Russian deaths in Ukraine.