50 Russian Women Killed in Ukraine War
Investigation by 'Vot Tak' on Russian women going to war against Ukraine: At least 50 Russian women have died in the war since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to 'Vot Tak'.
Consensus
- At least 50 Russian women have been killed in the full-scale war against Ukraine.
- The women were between 23 and 57 years old.
- They held various roles, including medics and machine gunners.
- Recruitment of Russian women in 2026 is particularly active.
- Women are being recruited through advertisements, phone calls, and summons via the 'Gosuslugi' platform.
- Recruitment drives often close within days due to high demand.
- Interviews were conducted with women serving in the Russian military, their relatives, and recruiters.
- Some women become disillusioned with the war initiated by Putin.
Coverage (6 sources)
- I am not a woman, I am a combat unit. «Vot Tak» investigation on Russian women who are going to war against Ukraine — Радио Свобода
- I am not a woman, I am a combat unit. «Vot Tak» investigation on Russian women who are going to war against Ukraine — Говорит НеМосква
- I am not a woman, I am a combat unit." Investigation by "Vot Tak" about Russian women who are going to fight against Ukraine — Idel.Реалии
- I am not a woman, I am a combat unit. «Vot Tak» investigation on Russian women who are going to war against Ukraine — DW Главное
- I am not a woman, I am a combat unit. «Vot Tak» investigation on Russian women who are going to war against Ukraine — Север.Реалии
- I am not a woman, I am a combat unit. «Vot Tak» investigation on Russian women who are going to war against Ukraine — Сибирь.Реалии