A mass surrender of Russian troops in Ukraine

 Yahoo News:

A second group of Russian occupiers from the 71st regiment of the Russian Armed Forces surrendered on the Zaporizhzhya front, reporting mistreatment by the Russian command and significant losses, OC West Telegram channel reported on Dec. 27.

Russian military personnel spoke out about the “inhumane treatment” by the Russian command and significant losses. The prisoners claim that the command deploys groups of recently mobilized and untrained soldiers, along with those who have signed contracts, for daily assaults, according to the OC West report.

Read also: Russia sends injured soldiers from hospitals to front lines — video

Commanders of the 71st regiment are accused of deploying groups of recently mobilized and unprepared soldiers, including those under contract, for daily storming operations. Prior to deployment, commanders allegedly mislead soldiers about their proximity to the front line, resulting in a lack of essential supplies and prompting surrenders, the OC West said.

The Russian command reportedly compelled soldiers from the 71st regiment to pre-record New Year greetings before storming operations, possibly to conceal losses from the Russian public.

Read also: US claims Russia is executing troops who disobey orders amid Donbas battlefield failures
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Russia has had significant losses of troops in its Ukraine operation and appears desperate to keep the operation going despite the lack of fresh troops.  I get the impression that the troops see this as an unnecessary war in much the same way as many in the West see it.

See also:

Russian military executes Ukrainian POWs near Robotyne, investigation initiated

And:

 Russia’s electronic warfare tactics are helping it turn the tide against Ukraine

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