Two combatants from Stavropol were killed in Ukraine.

Alexander Dolgov and Ivan Grushenkov from the Aleksandrovsky District were killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 937 soldiers from the Stavropol Territory have been officially recognized as killed in it.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," by April 16, at least 935 soldiers from the Stavropol Territory were officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine. That day, the head of the Aleksandrovsky District reported the presentation of awards to the relatives of six servicemen.

Alexander Dolgov and Ivan Grushenkov were killed in the military operation, and their relatives were awarded the Order of Courage, Aleksandrovsky District Head Aleksandr Shchekin announced on his Telegram channel on April 24. The official did not provide details about the fighters' biographies or deaths.

Thus, at least 937 fighters from Stavropol have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation.

The number of fighters from southern Russia killed in Ukraine has reached 9,000

"Caucasian Knot" maintains a list of names of natives of the North Caucasus and Southern Federal Districts, Killed in the military operation. The list was compiled based on data officially released by government officials and security agencies, according to the Caucasian Knot report "Airborne Military Forces Statistics: Losses Are Mounting for 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 the Authorities Are Denying Benefits to the Families of Killed Volunteers," which describes the stories of the slain soldiers. "The combat veteran's certificate was issued only because Vasily managed to serve in the Airborne Forces for three months under contract," said the widow of one of them.