Hackers’ Rosstat data points to nearly 394,000 war deaths, but verification is pending

Conflict · First reported 8 Nov, 17:04 · Updated 17:25

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Two hacker groups say records taken from Russia’s statistics agency indicate hundreds of thousands of Russian deaths since the invasion began. Their estimates differ, and journalists are checking whether the leaked data is authentic and complete.

Kiberpartizany BY says its count reached at least 393,881 Russian citizens killed by 27 August 2026; Silent Crow gives a higher estimate of 450,100.
The groups used different definitions: one counted deaths attributed to military action or its consequences, while the other included additional categories such as non-combat military deaths.
Meduza and Mediazona say they are examining the leaked material’s authenticity and completeness; the article cautions that the estimates are not yet verified.

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Key facts

Kiberpartizany BY estimate: At least 393,881 Russian citizens killed as of 27 August 2026.
Silent Crow estimate: 450,100 deaths.
Records described by The Straits Times: Nearly 392,700 death certificates explicitly linked fatalities to the war between 24 February 2022 and late August 2026.
Verification: Meduza and Mediazona say they have begun checking the leaked data’s authenticity and completeness.