A combatant from the Volgograd region was killed in combat.

Evgeny Batalov from the Rudnyansky district was killed in combat in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the military operation, at least 1,693 soldiers from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed in it.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," by February 23, at least 1,692 soldiers from the Volgograd region had been officially recognized as killed in the military operation in Ukraine.

Yevgeny Batalov was killed in the military operation, the Rudnyansky District Administration reported on its Telegram channel on February 23.

"Our fellow countryman, Yevgeny Batalov (June 20, 1985 – August 20, 2025), was killed in the SVO zone while carrying out a combat mission. The farewell ceremony will take place on February 24, 2026," the publication stated. No further details are provided.

Thus, at least 1,693 fighters from the Volgograd region have been officially recognized as killed in the military operation.

"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 was compiled based on data officially released by government officials and security 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. "As a family of military pensioners, I receive only twelve thousand rubles a month for two minor children," the widow of one of the slain soldiers said.