All articles tagged with #war casualties
Originally Published 13 days ago — by BBC
Russian military losses in Ukraine have surged to their highest levels since the invasion began, with confirmed deaths nearing 160,000 and estimates suggesting up to 352,000, amid ongoing peace efforts and increased recruitment of volunteers, many of whom are motivated by financial incentives or coercion.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
In Gaza, twin children were severely injured after discovering and triggering unexploded ordnance while playing, highlighting ongoing dangers despite a recent ceasefire. The war has caused extensive casualties and left millions at risk from unexploded bombs, with international efforts underway to clear debris and reduce threats. The situation remains dire with limited medical supplies and high risks for returning residents.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian military training camp killed at least a dozen foreign volunteers from various countries, highlighting the dangers faced by foreign fighters in Ukraine's ongoing conflict. The attack, which occurred near Kropyvnytskyi, also caused significant injuries and destruction, raising concerns about the safety of assembled soldiers and the risks of targeting military sites during the war.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Ukrinform
Russian military casualties in Ukraine have reached approximately 1,018,940 since February 2022, with 1,220 soldiers lost in the past 24 hours, alongside significant losses of tanks, armored vehicles, and other military equipment, according to Ukrainian sources.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Visual Capitalist
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine has become Russia's third deadliest conflict, with estimated Russian military deaths between 200,000 and 250,000 since 2022, surpassing all conflicts since 1945 except for the world wars, and causing significant domestic discontent in Russia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Euronews
A team of international doctors visiting a hospital in central Gaza was shocked by the devastating impact of Israel's war against Hamas on Palestinian children, with hospitals overwhelmed and struggling to care for an increasing number of patients with limited supplies and staff. The war has taken a heavy toll on Gaza's health sector, leaving roughly a dozen of its 36 hospitals only partially functioning, and has resulted in the deaths of over 32,000 Palestinians and injuries to nearly 75,000 more, with roughly half of Gaza's 2.3 million people being 17 or younger. Israel holds Hamas responsible for non-combatants' deaths and injuries, citing the militants' operation from within civilian areas.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A declassified US intelligence report reveals that Russia has suffered 315,000 casualties, representing nearly 90% of its personnel, since the start of the war in Ukraine. The report also states that Russia began the conflict with 360,000 troops and has lost 2,200 tanks, leaving them with approximately 1,300 tanks on the battlefield. In response to these losses, Russia has declared a partial mobilization and relaxed recruitment standards. Meanwhile, Ukraine's air defense systems successfully intercepted 10 ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, resulting in injuries and damage to buildings. President Biden announced an additional $200 million military aid package for Ukraine during President Zelenskyy's visit to the White House.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Russia is recruiting foreigners and migrant workers from neighboring countries to replenish its depleted army, which has suffered around 300,000 war casualties, according to the UK Defense Ministry. The move is seen as an attempt by the Kremlin to avoid unpopular domestic mobilization measures and acquire additional personnel for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Russian military recruitment advertisements have targeted Armenian and Kazakhstani audiences, offering high payments and fast-track citizenship. Migrant workers are being leveraged, with some reportedly having their passports confiscated and being pressured to join the military. The UK MoD estimates that there are over six million Central Asian migrants in Russia, all seen as potential recruits.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
The coal-mining region of Kemerovo in Russia is facing economic decline, obsolete mine facilities, and pollution, exacerbating the struggles of its residents. The toll from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is hitting impoverished regions like Kemerovo even harder, with at least 46 men from the city of Prokopyevsk having died in the war. Many of the casualties are buried in a special section of a cemetery, with graves so close together that wreaths appear intertwined. The allure of war wages and compensation for the dead draw capable young and less-young men, further draining the region of able workers. The region also suffers from chronic health problems due to heavy industrial emissions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Independent analysis using excess mortality data suggests that nearly 50,000 Russian men have died in the war in Ukraine, a significantly higher number than the approximately 6,000 deaths publicly acknowledged by Russia. Two independent Russian media outlets, Mediazona and Meduza, along with a data scientist from Germany's Tübingen University, used statistical analysis and inheritance records to estimate the excess deaths of men below the age of 50 between February 2022 and May 2023. The findings align with previous assessments by the US and UK intelligence agencies, highlighting the human cost of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Times of Israel
An independent statistical analysis conducted by Russian media outlets Mediazona and Meduza, along with a data scientist from Germany's Tübingen University, estimates that nearly 50,000 Russian men have died in the war in Ukraine. Using the concept of excess mortality, the analysis relied on Russian government data and inheritance records to estimate the number of additional deaths of men under 50 between February 2022 and May 2023. The analysis reveals a significant discrepancy between the acknowledged death toll of over 6,000 soldiers publicly reported by Russia and the estimated figure. The investigation highlights the challenges of documenting war casualties in Russia, where reporting on military losses is repressed, and those who do so face harassment and potential criminal charges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
An independent statistical analysis conducted by Russian media outlets Mediazona and Meduza, along with a data scientist from Germany's Tübingen University, estimates that nearly 50,000 Russian men have died in the war in Ukraine. Using the concept of excess mortality, the analysis relied on inheritance records and official mortality data to estimate the number of additional deaths of men under 50 between February 2022 and May 2023. The analysis reveals a significant discrepancy between the publicly acknowledged death toll of over 6,000 Russian soldiers and the actual number of war deaths. The investigation highlights the challenges faced by those documenting the dead, who often face harassment and potential criminal charges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Moscow Times
An investigation by independent news outlets Mediazona and Meduza has estimated that at least 47,000 Russian troops have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, based on data from Russia's national probate registry and state statistics agency. The report suggests that the actual number of casualties could be between 40,000 and 55,000. A separate tally compiled by Mediazona and the BBC lists 26,800 confirmed Russian troop deaths, while leaked Western intelligence documents suggest a figure closer to 110,000 wounded and killed. Overall losses, including wounded and missing soldiers, are estimated to be around 125,000.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ukrinform
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in an interview that the casualty rate of the Russian army in the war with Ukraine is significantly higher than that of Ukraine's defense forces. He also highlighted the difficulty in estimating civilian casualties due to the occupation of Ukrainian territory by Russia, with 26-30% of Ukraine currently under temporary occupation. The President mentioned the discovery of bodies of tortured individuals and mass graves in de-occupied towns, emphasizing the ongoing challenges in determining the true extent of civilian casualties.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
Russian activist Vitaly Votanovsky, who documented the burials of Wagner mercenaries killed in Ukraine, has fled Russia after receiving numerous death threats. Votanovsky was the first person to discover the Wagner cemetery in the small village of Bakinskaya in Krasnodar Region, where the notoriously brutal mercenary group buries many of its dead from Ukraine. He has documented over 1,300 names of the dead from the Krasnodar Region only. Votanovsky escaped to Armenia and now plans to request political asylum in Germany.