Over 11,000 foreign military deaths recorded by Russia in war on Ukraine

What happened: Confidential Rosstat data shows Russian authorities registered the deaths of more than 11,000 foreigners from nearly 100 countries in the war against Ukraine. The data came from over 11 million death certificates obtained by Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow. Key numbers: More than 11,000 foreign deaths; nearly 100 countries; over 11 million death certificates; about 400,000 total Why it matters: The figures indicate the war's toll extends well beyond Russian citizens, with foreign fighters among the dead. The data was shared with Bloomberg and a small group of other outlets.

Confidential Rosstat data shows Russian authorities registered the deaths of more than 11,000 foreigners from nearly 100 countries in the war against Ukraine. The data came from over 11 million death certificates obtained by Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow.

The figures indicate the war's toll extends well beyond Russian citizens, with foreign fighters among the dead. The data was shared with Bloomberg and a small group of other outlets.