More 1,500 commit suicide in Russian army in 2007

Mother’s Right Foundation announced the statistic figures on personnel of Russian Army on the eve of Day of Armed Forces. Over 1500 soldiers and officers in the Russian army committed suicide last year. Alexei Podkoldy tried to commit suicide 6 times last year.About 1000 Russian soldiers were killed or missed last year. 20 % of them died of various diseases. They died of heart failure, pneumonia, tuberculosis, internal bleeding and unsuccessful operation.9 % of soldiers during road accidents, 6 % of them were beaten to death.