A previously conducted investigation showed that 687 citizens of Kyrgyzstan signed contracts with the Russian army. It is important to note that the pace of recruitment in the republic continues to grow.
- In 2023, 135 contracts were signed.
- In 2024, this figure had already reached 326.
- In the first eight months of 2025, at least 400 Kyrgyz citizens were recruited to participate in combat operations.
"Most of them die in the first battles, serving as stormtroopers," the report states.
The "I Want to Live" project collects and processes data on mercenaries and mobilized individuals participating in the war against Ukraine, including information about deceased foreign citizens, including those from Central Asian countries.
