An investigation by Mediazona, a Russian independent news outlet, in collaboration with the BBC’s Russian service, has identified over 227,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine by name. The confirmed death toll represents a significant tally of losses since the start of the conflict. The list of identified soldiers has been recently updated, with 2,661 names added since the beginning of June. The total includes at least 83,300 Wagner mercenaries and other volunteer fighters, and approximately 25,600 soldiers from penal colonies recruited to fight. This data relies on publicly available sources, including social media, obituaries, and official announcements. Researchers emphasize the actual number of fatalities is likely higher due to difficulties in verification and incomplete information from official sources. The investigation provides a detailed, independently verified account of the human cost of the war for Russia.