Bullet points of Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers face 'meat grinder'

Bullet points of Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers face 'meat grinder'
- More than 70,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine
- Volunteers now make up the highest number of casualties
- 13,781 volunteers have been killed, accounting for 20% of all confirmed deaths
- Poor training and inadequate equipment are major challenges for Russian soldiers
- The Russian government is encouraging convicted prisoners to join up in return for their release
- Foreigners are also being recruited to fight in Ukraine