To cover up Russia's losses? Putin's authorities delete standard data for 2022. Heidsiek: Embellished data is intended to influence the Russian election.
The hoped-for effect is likely to be similar: low losses in the Ukraine war give the illusion of success and downplay the danger of the mission - possibly also with a view to a new wave of mobilization. (uh-uh, that's not what I said) The presidential election is taking place in Russia from March 15 to 17, 2024.