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military2 years ago•2 min saved

Russian Military's Alcohol Problem Highlighted by UK Intelligence

The UK Ministry of Defence has accused Russia of trying to salvage the reputation of the 155th Naval Infantry Brigade of the Pacific Fleet, which has been rendered "combat ineffective" multiple times when fighting in Ukraine. The UK MOD said that Russia was likely running a deliberate information operation to revive the reputation of the brigade, which has become synonymous with recent Russian failures in Ukraine. The brigade has suffered huge casualties, and its best soldiers were killed or wounded and replaced with inexperienced fighters.

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military2 years ago•7 min saved

Russia's Repeated Tactics Fail in Ukraine War.

The 155th Naval Infantry Brigade of Russia's Pacific Fleet, considered one of Russia's finest, suffered huge losses in Ukraine, leading to a damaged reputation, accusations of war crimes, and open dissent among its ranks. The brigade was part of the elite units that rushed to capture Kyiv in February 2022, but its "elite posture" evaporated after Russian forces failed to take the Ukrainian capital. The brigade has been accused of some of the highest-profile war crimes of the conflict, and it now relies on new recruits with limited supplies. Critics have accused commanders of giving the brigade the wrong tasks and motivations, leading to its struggles.

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