Brothers from Kalmykia declared killed in military operation

Rodion and Naran Erdneev from the Yustinsky District were killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 216 fighters from Kalmykia have been officially recognized as killed in it.

As reported by "Caucasian Knot," by February 17, at least 214 fighters from Kalmykia had been officially recognized as killed in the military operation. That day, the Yustinsky District Administration announced the death of Oleg Garyaev.

06:58 21.02.2026

The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has exceeded 8,700

At least 4,271 fighters from the North Caucasus Federal District and 4,431 from the Southern Federal District have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine.

Brothers Rodion and Naran Erdneyev were killed in the military operation. The head of the Yustinsky District presented awards to their parents, the district administration reported on its Telegram channel on February 21. The publication did not provide details of the brothers' biographies or deaths.

Thus, at least 216 fighters from Kalmykia have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation.

"Caucasian Knot" maintains a list of names of natives of the North Caucasus Federal District and the Southern Federal District killed in the military operation. The list was compiled based on data officially released by government officials and law enforcement agencies, according to the Caucasian Knot report "Northern Military District Statistics: Casualties Mounting 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 the slain soldiers. "He participated in combat operations for many years and holds two Orders of Courage. But no official honors were bestowed upon his family," a relative of one of the soldiers said.