More than 20 Russian generals died in Russian war against Ukraine — Japanese intelligence

Nikkei reports this with reference to Japanese intelligence.

According to preliminary information, more than two dozen Russian generals died in Russia's war against Ukraine.

Retired General Kiyofumi Iwata, former chief of staff of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, believes the tally to be "unbelievably high". In his opinion, the death of a general weakens troop morale. 

It is likely that Ukraine was able to target these commanders by tracking cell phone signals.  According to another version, there may be informants in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions giving information to Ukraine. 

In August 2022, British intelligence reported on 10 Russian generals who died in Ukraine.

• Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russia has lost at least 135 010 troops, 6 468 armored vehicles and 463 MLRS in Ukraine.