There are 1,500 Russian soldiers stationed in Transnistria, a breakaway territory inside Moldova.

Omissions

• The most recent estimates (2025) put the number somewhat lower: President Zelensky cited 1,000–1,500 troops remaining in Transnistria (after Russia reduced its presence), and the Russian Foreign Ministry reportedly cited about 1,200 soldiers in June 2025. The claimed 1,500 is therefore the upper bound of current estimates rather than a mid-point.
• The 1,500 figure matches the long-standing historical estimate (before 2025, sources commonly cited ~1,500–2,000 personnel, including peacekeepers), but several 2025 reports indicate the actual number may have declined.
• No primary/official source (e.g., an OSCE, UN, or Russian Ministry of Defence publication) could be directly retrieved; corroboration rests on two independent established news outlets.

Sources

• SecondaryKyiv IndependentRussia has greatly reduced its troop presence in Transnistria, leaving only 1,000-1,500 troops in the region, President Volodymyr Zelensky said (article title: 'As little as 1,000 Russian troops left in Transnistria, Zelensky says').
• SecondaryKyiv PostAround 1,500 Russian personnel are reportedly cut off inside Transnistria. Fuel, equipment, provisions, and supplies are reportedly running low (article: 'Explained: Russian Troops, Pro-Russian Forces in Moldovan Transnistria').