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How many Russians have died in Ukraine? Data shows what Moscow hides

13 Sept 05:36 Key points summarised by AI

An independent statistical analysis by Mediazona, Meduza, and a German data scientist estimates nearly 50,000 Russian men have died in the war in Ukraine.
Researchers utilized the concept of "excess mortality," examining Russian inheritance records and official mortality data to reveal hidden casualties between February 2022 and May 2023.
This estimated death toll significantly surpasses Russia's publicly acknowledged figure of just over 6,000 soldiers, highlighting Moscow's extensive efforts to conceal the true human cost of the conflict.
The findings are reinforced by separate analyses of Russian mortality data and align with some Western intelligence assessments regarding Russian military losses.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.