BBC Counts Russian War Dead, Notes Sharp Rise in Soldier Obituaries

A new count of Russian military deaths in Ukraine shows a significant recent increase. The BBC has documented a steep rise in soldiers' obituaries. The research is part of the BBC's ongoing project to track Russian losses. It uses publicly available data from local news and social media. The reported increase comes as international efforts to end the war continue. The United States is among the nations pushing for a negotiated peace. The Kremlin rarely comments on its military casualties. Official figures have not been updated since September 2022.