81,000 deaths in the Russian army: what do the data on the war in Ukraine say?

Much of the victims were those who had not been associated with the army before the war. It is estimated that as many as 52% of the dead were civilians mobilized after the invasion began. The percent of volunteers in the Russian armed forces has increased importantly – they now account for 22% of the losses, which means a dynamic increase compared to 14% in November 2023. Many of these people die within weeks of being sent to the front, indicating a deficiency of preparation.