Article Summary

The article reports that over 239,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine, based on a media investigation using obituaries, social media, and official statements, and highlights Russia's growing reliance on prisoners and foreign allies like North Korea. It also covers draft evasion and corruption in Ukraine's military recruitment system, though it focuses more heavily on Russian losses and tactics. The piece emphasizes the human cost of the war while framing Russia as increasingly isolated and desperate.