Ukraine: The cost of war for one Russian regiment

The 331st Guards Parachute Regiment, regarded as "the best of the best" in Russia's armed forces, has been at the forefront of the main battles in the Kremlin's campaign against Ukraine. But what has been the cost of the war for this particular regiment? The BBC's Mark Urban has been investigating.

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(Photo: 331st regiment on the parade ground Credit: VDV ROSSII)