A fighter from Dagestan was killed in Ukraine.

Eskender Gasinov was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,710 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed in it.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," by December 5, at least 1,709 fighters from Dagestan were officially recognized as killed in the military operation.

13:03 29.11.2025

The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has reached 8,100

At least 4,008 fighters from the North Caucasus Federal District and 4,092 from the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine.

Eskender Gasimov from the village of Dzhilikhur was killed in the military operation, the head of the Rutulsky District announced on his Telegram channel on December 5. The publication did not provide details about the fighter's biography or death.

Thus, at least 1,710 fighters from Dagestan have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation. The Caucasian Knot is maintaining a list of names of natives of the North Caucasus and Southern Federal Districts killed in the military operation. The list is based on data officially released by government officials and law enforcement agencies, according to the Caucasian Knot report "North Caucasus Military District Statistics: Casualties Are Growing in Southern Russia."

State awards, memorial plaques, and appearances on Channel One do not guarantee state support for the families of those killed, according to the Caucasian Knot report "Three Comrades Served: How Authorities Are Denying Benefits to Families of Killed Volunteers," which describes the stories of soldiers from other regions.