Ukraine says 25,000 Russian soldiers have deserted since late 2024
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18 October 2025 20:30
More than 25,000 Russian soldiers and officers have deserted the Russian army since late 2024, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence (HUR) reported on Saturday.
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