A fighter from the Volgograd region was killed in Ukraine.

Artem Bocharov from the Yelansky district was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,653 soldiers from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed in it.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," by January 31, at least 1,652 soldiers from the Volgograd region were officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine.

Artem Bocharov from the village of Talovka in the Yelansky district was killed in the military operation, according to the publication "Volgogradskaya Pravda.ru," whose founders include the Volgograd region administration and the regional committee for territorial entities, domestic and information policy.

"He died during a special military operation on December 19, 2025. The soldier was 27 years old," the publication states.

Thus, at least 1,653 soldiers have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation. from the Volgograd region.

The authorities have officially acknowledged that more than 8,550 soldiers from southern Russia were killed in the military operation.

"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 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 fighters from other regions. "He was a commander, 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.