Hack of Russian statistical service reveals estimate of 400,000 military deaths

A cyber intrusion into Russian statistical services has exposed internal estimates suggesting nearly 400,000 Russian military deaths in the Ukraine conflict. The figure is unverified and likely derived from leaked or hacked data, with the source being a Peruvian news outlet. This development could impact domestic perceptions of the war and potentially influence Russian policy, though the accuracy and provenance of the data remain uncertain.

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