Russian Soldiers Allege Coercion to Prevent Retreat
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Members of a Russian assault unit, Storm, have accused their commanders of deploying troops to stop them from retreating and threatening them with death after they suffered "huge" losses in eastern Ukraine. The unit was set up by the defence ministry in January to take part in Moscow's winter offensive in eastern Ukraine. The men alleged they were being forced to give money to their commanders and those who refused were sent to the frontline. The appeal is the latest in a steady stream of similar videos that have surfaced since January, indicating Russia's troops continue to be plagued by low morale and mismanagement.
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- Igor Girkin Outlines Huge Problem Russian Soldiers Face Newsweek
- Russian soldiers claim they were threatened with death if they retreated – video The Guardian
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