Independent probe IDs 259,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine; Cuban casualty reported

An independent investigation has identified nearly 259,000 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine, a figure that exceeds official disclosures and underscores the sustained attrition of Russia's invasion. The report also notes the death of a Cuban national from Matanzas, highlighting foreign recruitment. The exact methodology and verification of the count remain unclear, but the scale indicates a prolonged and costly conflict.