Inhumane Treatment: Convicts and Soldiers Suffer in Russia's Army

Inmates serving in the Russian army are being used as cannon fodder in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to testimonies from former inmates. These convicts, enlisted in special units called "Storm Z," endure relentless bombardment, sniper attacks, and ambushes, with little cover or support. Many have died, and survivors are pressured to remain on the battlefield beyond their contracts. The Russian military is accused of treating them as expendable, denying them proper compensation and preventing families from claiming compensation for deceased soldiers. The use of inmate units has become a cornerstone of Russian military strategy as regular forces have been decimated.