ON
← Back to feed
Seriously Injured in the Russian Army: How the Kremlin is Failing Veterans
Germany🏛️ PoliticsProgressive7 hr. ago

Seriously Injured in the Russian Army: How the Kremlin is Failing Veterans

The article reports on the large number of Russian soldiers returning home from the war in Ukraine and the challenges they face. It highlights discrepancies between official figures provided by the Kremlin and independent estimates from journalists and analysts, suggesting that over 400,000 soldiers have returned, with some estimates reaching up to 800,000. The article notes that many returning soldiers are injured and often left without adequate support. It also discusses the high casualty rates among wounded troops, comparing them to World War II levels, and provides data on the number of soldiers who died or were severely injured. Specific attention is given to soldiers recruited from prisons and those serving in the Wagner Group, with detailed statistics on their casualties.

How each side covered it

The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.

How each side covered it

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Covered around the world

The same event as reported in other countries.

Covered around the world

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Claims check

Key factual claims, and how many sources assert vs dispute each.

Claims check

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and your personalized For You feed.

Become a Supporter

Go to the primary sources (1)

The official sources this coverage is built on. Read them directly to bypass framing.

1 reports

taz – die tageszeitung logotaz – die tageszeitungIndependentProgressive7 hr. ago
Seriously Injured in the Russian Army: How the Kremlin is Failing Veterans

The article reports on the large number of Russian soldiers returning home from the war in Ukraine and the challenges they face. It highlights discrepancies between official figures provided by the Kremlin and independent estimates from journalists and analysts, suggesting that over 400,000 soldiers have returned, with some estimates reaching up to 800,000. The article notes that many returning soldiers are injured and often left without adequate support. It also discusses the high casualty rates among wounded troops, comparing them to World War II levels, and provides data on the number of soldiers who died or were severely injured. Specific attention is given to soldiers recruited from prisons and those serving in the Wagner Group, with detailed statistics on their casualties.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a systemic failure by the Kremlin to adequately support returning soldiers, highlighting underreporting and lack of resources. It emphasizes the suffering of veterans and criticizes the government’s handling of the situation. While it presents data from multiple non-K

Keep the news honest.

ObjectiveNews is reader-funded and ad-free — we show you the bias instead of hiding it. Support independent journalism for €5/month.

Become a Supporter

Related stories