The media report that almost 81,000 people died in Ukraine. Russian soldiers

Independent Russian media, journalists and volunteers have identified the names of 80,973 Russian soldiers who died during the massive invasion of Ukraine as of November 29, according to a joint investigation by BBC Russia and Mediazona.

Because Mediazona update in mid-November the names of another 3,830 people Russian soldiers were added to the list of victims.

More than half of those killed in the early 20th century were not associated with the military war in 2022, which means they voluntarily signed contracts to fight in Ukraine. Many died within the first two to four weeks after being sent to the front lines investigation he said.

The participation of volunteers currently accounts for 22% of the total number of confirmed losses in the Russian army. Last year, in November 2023, volunteers made up only 14%.

The percentage of deaths among those sent to the front from prisons is falling. As of November 2023, they accounted for 26% of all losses, and currently 18%.

Engagement at scale convicts on the front allowed the Russian authorities to support the offensive potential of the army without causing additional damage to the economy.

“The convicts were still actively involved in society and were not skilled workers. This distinguishes them, for example, from those mobilized, whose care has weakened several sectors of the economy,” the investigation said.

According to the investigation, most of the killed soldiers came from Bashkortostan, Tatarstan and the Sverdlovsk region.

On the morning of November 29, the Russian army lost approximately 738,660 soldiers– informed the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In the last day, Russian losses amounted to 2,030 people.