Russia suffered record-breaking military casualties in Ukraine during 2024, exceeding previous years significantly.
At least 45,287 Russian soldiers perished, amounting to an alarming 27 deaths per kilometer of territory gained.
This staggering loss resulted from relentless month-on-month combat, a stark contrast to earlier phases of the war.
The BBC investigation, utilizing open-source data, suggests the true figure could be substantially higher still.
