# Media investigation identifies over 242,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/37980

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-31 00:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/over-242-000-russian-soldiers-killed-in-ukraine-identified-by-media-investigation/

> Mediazona and the BBC Russian service have identified 242,747 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine, adding 3,393 names since their previous update. The outlets say the verified total, compiled from public records, is likely well below the actual figure. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the reporting.

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