Caucasian Death Toll Continues to Rise in Russia's Imperial War
16/06/26, 09:00
According to data compiled by Caucasian Knot from official statements by Russian authorities and security agencies, more than 9,000 soldiers from Southern Russia have been officially confirmed killed in Russia's war against Ukraine. The confirmed death toll includes 4,435 soldiers from the North Caucasus and 4,565 from the Southern Federal District, although the actual number is believed to be significantly higher.
The latest figures highlight the growing human cost of Russia's war for the peoples of the North Caucasus. According to Caucasian Knot, at least 4,435 soldiers from the region have been officially confirmed killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The data is based on official announcements issued by Russian authorities and security agencies and reflects only publicly acknowledged deaths.
Confirmed military deaths in the North Caucasus
Dagestan: 1,893
Stavropol Krai: 929
North Ossetia: 582
Kabardino-Balkaria: 387
Chechnya: 262
Karachay-Cherkessia: 194
Ingushetia: 188
Dagestan has suffered the highest losses, accounting for more than 40 percent of all officially confirmed military deaths in the North Caucasus. Stavropol Krai and North Ossetia follow with 929 and 582 confirmed deaths, respectively.
Casualties in the Southern Federal District
The Southern Federal District has recorded 4,565 officially confirmed military deaths. The regional breakdown is as follows:
Volgograd Oblast: 1,732
Rostov Oblast: 882
Krasnodar Krai: 835
Astrakhan Oblast: 730
Kalmykia: 221
Adygea: 136
The figures compiled by Caucasian Knot represent only deaths publicly acknowledged by Russian officials. Since many military casualties are never officially announced, independent observers believe the real death toll is considerably higher.
