Ukraine war latest: Over 239,000 KIA Russian soldiers identified by media investigation
Key developments on Aug. 17: * Over 239,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation * Ukraine's acting police chief reveals scale of draft evasion investigations * New Russian drone launch pads near Ukraine put NATO countries in range, Telegraph reports * Russia, North Korea to continue cooperation 'in all sectors,' Putin says on Korean Liberation Day Russian…
According to a media investigation by Mediazona, in collaboration with BBC Russian service, over 239,000 Russian soldiers have been reported killed in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. The investigation covers confirmed military deaths during this time period, with the final count including 87,749 volunteers, 26,416 recruited prisoners, and 19,778 mobilized soldiers. Additionally, 7,530 officers have been confirmed killed.
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