# Media investigation identifies nearly 283,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/114482

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-25 03:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/almost-283-000-russian-soldiers-killed-in-ukraine-identified-by-media-investigation-2/

> Mediazona and BBC Russian have confirmed the identities of 282,993 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine. The list has grown by 6,880 names since its early October update, and the journalists say the real toll is likely significantly higher.

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