Thousands of foreigners have died on the Russian side. Data revealed

Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, over 11,000 foreign nationals have died, according to leaked data from Rosstat. The information, obtained by hacker groups, reveals that casualties include individuals from nearly 100 countries, with the majority being Ukrainians or those from former Soviet republics. The number of recorded foreign deaths has increased significantly, with Russia reportedly recruiting around 46,000 foreigners for its military efforts. The actual death toll may be higher, as no deaths of North Korean soldiers were recorded. Reports indicate that Russia has been luring foreigners with false promises of employment and citizenship.

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