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militaryrussialow impact18/08/2026, 11:05:14Confidence 45/100

Deputy Vitaly Milonov Claimed He Killed People During 'Special Military Operation' — Not Independently Verified

Deputy Vitaly Milonov spoke about his involvement in the special military operation and claims that he killed enemies. He received the Order of Courage but did not specify the details of his award.

Claims & verification status

Claimed

The claims made by Milonov have not been independently verified.

Claimed

Milonov stated that he would not have received the award if he had not killed enemies.

Attributed to: Deputy Vitaly Milonov

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Impact analysis

Who claims what

  • Vitaly Milonov received the Order of Courage for his participation in the 'special military operation'. (per Deputy Vitaly Milonov)
  • Milonov stated that he would not have received the award if he had not killed enemies. (per Deputy Vitaly Milonov)
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Our assessment

If Deputy Milonov's statements are accurate, the public acknowledgment of participation in combat operations by a sitting Russian lawmaker may have symbolic value for Russian…

Sources & evidence

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