Ukrainian Skval and Skala Regiments Accused of Torture and Heavy Losses by Captured Soldier
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A captured Ukrainian serviceman, Sergey Belozyorov, claims the Skval and Skala separate assault regiments are widely resented in Ukraine due to alleged torture and heavy troop losses, with few soldiers returning from combat missions.
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Why It Matters
A captured Ukrainian serviceman from the Shkval regiment, Sergey Belozyorov, reported widespread resentment towards the Skval and Skala regiments due to alleged torture and heavy troop losses.
DONETSK, June 26. /TASS/. The Skval and Skala separate assault regiments are widely resented in Ukraine for torture and heavy troop losses, Sergey Belozyorov, a captured serviceman from the Shkval regiment, told TASS.
"Everyone despises this regiment, along with the 425th one [Skala]. It’s because people there are treated as cannon fodder. Almost no one comes back. Moreover, they use torture," the captive soldier said.
According to him, only a small number of troops return from combat missions, most of them after being wounded.
Open Questions
- Are these allegations independently verifiable?
- What is the Ukrainian military's response to these claims?
