The Russian village that lost its men to war

BBC News - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete February 20, 2026 at 01:29 AM

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The remote Russian village of Sedanka, located in the Kamchatka Peninsula, has seen a significant portion of its male population, aged 18 to 55, enlist to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine. Out of a population of 258, 39 men signed contracts, with 12 confirmed dead and 7 missing. The loss of so many men has left the village, which already struggles with basic amenities and limited job opportunities, facing hardships such as a shortage of labor for essential tasks like chopping firewood. Villagers expressed their concerns to the regional governor during a visit in March 2024. Overall Russian soldier deaths in 2024 are at 69,362, comparable to the combined totals for 2022 and 2023.

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