
Dagestani Soldiers Defy Russian Army, Destroy Weaponry
Around 50 ethnic Dagestani soldiers in Zaporizhzhia Oblast have refused to fight in the Russian army and have destroyed their weapons, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The desertions are increasing as Ukraine's defense forces achieve success and Russia suffers significant personnel losses. Russian forces are also reported to be using the civilian population as human shields.