Ukraine says nearly 300 Russian troops died of drugs or bad food in the last 2 years

"Ukraine's military intelligence agency said on Monday that over 600 Russian troops have died in the last two years due to non-combat reasons, including drug abuse and food poisoning. The Ukrainian defense intelligence agency, or HUR, wrote in a statement that the deceased reported to Russia's Central Military District, one of five jurisdictions in the country. The district covers central Russia, encompassing regions that host nearly 40% of the country's population."

"HUR wrote that "low quality of food" among Russia's military units led to 32 of the district's troops dying from food poisoning since 2024. The agency added that at least 112 Russian troops have died from drug abuse in the first half of the year, while another 143 died from drug poisoning in the whole of 2024. Another 157 Russian soldiers from the district died from suicide in the same timeframe, HUR wrote."

Over 600 Russian troops died in the past two years from non-combat causes, including drug abuse, drug poisoning, food poisoning, and suicide. The deceased were reported to Russia's Central Military District, which covers central Russia and regions hosting nearly 40% of the country's population. HUR attributed 32 deaths to food poisoning since 2024, citing low quality of food in military units. At least 112 troops died from drug abuse in the first half of the year and 143 died from drug poisoning in 2024. Another 157 soldiers from the district died by suicide in the same timeframe. The Russian defense ministry did not respond to a request for comment, and verification of the figures was not provided.

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