Over 225,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

A media investigation has identified more than 225,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. Ukrainian sources report daily losses, including 1,300 to 1,440 soldiers and hundreds of pieces of military equipment lost in recent 24-hour periods. Coverage highlights the inclusion of minors, with at least 200 soldiers aged 18 or younger confirmed dead, including the first soldier born in 2008.

Ukrainian outlets such as *Українська правда*, *The Kyiv Independent*, and *Ukrinform* dominate reporting, citing General Staff figures that claim Russia has lost 1,381,870 troops overall. Independent media like *Meduza* and *Новая газета Европа* amplify findings on underage casualties and demographic shifts in Russian military losses. Further scrutiny may focus on verification methods of the investigation, potential underreporting, and the broader impact of these losses on Russia’s military strategy and domestic morale.

Coverage does not yet specify whether these figures include prisoners of war or missing personnel.