Three Russian soldiers denounce the practices of their army from the front latrines
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Three Russian soldiers testified from the latrines at the front about the practices of their army, explaining that they are sent into combat with empty cartridge belts to prevent them from shooting at their own comrades or their superiors, a measure which has already cost the lives of many soldiers according to their accounts.
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Why It Matters
The testimony comes from Russian soldiers speaking from frontline latrines, describing how they are sent into battle with empty cartridge belts to prevent friendly fire or against their superiors.
There are three soldiers who confide in each other through a crack in the latrine, on the front. “It was the first time I saw that,” writes the journalist who reported this episode. A light noise on the wooden wall of the toilet shack. And a voice: “We want to talk. We are soldiers, doing our service here.” » All three overcame their fear to recount the practices of the Russian army. “Do you know how we are sent on operations? Only with empty cartridge belts. They are afraid we will shoot. Especially since we were shooting people from our area; and especially on the sergeants. So they ask us to take off our cartridge belts. By the time you tie them up, get ready to shoot, you're already dead. That’s how a lot of guys died,” said one of the three soldiers. “But why are they afraid that you will shoot them? », asks the reporter. “Because they know they deserved it. Let them subject us to hazing…
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
An internal investigation could be opened by the Russian military authorities following these testimonies
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the precise identity of the three soldiers?
- How long have these practices been in place?
- Have there been any official investigations into these allegations?
