Consequences of the war: a sharp surge in mortality is recorded in Russia
In April 2025, several russian regions recorded a sharp rise in mortality, approaching levels seen during the COVID peak in 2021. For example, in the arkhangelsk region, the number of deaths increased by 39%, in tula region by 20%, and in the novosibirsk region by nearly 15%. If these figures are extrapolated to the entire country, demographers estimate that over 167,000 people died in April — nearly 18% more than last year.
▫️ Experts have not drawn conclusions about the causes of the mortality spike, but it is clear that it is related to the war. And it’s not just about russia’s losses on the frontlines. Economic instability, declining living standards, and rising prices are all taking a toll on health. The redirection of funds to the war has led to a deteriorating healthcare system — hospitals are closing, and medical assistance is becoming increasingly less accessible. Sanctions are affecting the shortage of medicines and quality medical equipment.
While kremlin claims that everything is “going according to plan,” that there are “no losses,” and that sanctions supposedly “bring only benefits,” the reality is different — russia is rapidly dying out.
