British military intelligence believe the Russian army is shooting its own soldiers in order to prevent them from deserting.
Kremlin troops standing guard during a visit into territory it controls organised by the Russian Ministry of Defence
The tactic of turning part of the military against another to instil fear and discipline was deployed by the Red Army and regularly used by Joseph Stalin during the Second World War. Discontent over the heavy-handed policy, which saw widespread reports of men being forcibly detained and forced to go to Ukraine, led to a rare apology from Vladimir Putin and fuelled a mass exodus of fighting age men from Russia.Western analysts believe some are being sent into battle with insufficient training and equipment as Russia struggles to equip its army after more than nine months of war and amid tough sanctions targeting its arms industry.
‘Recently, Russian generals likely wanted their commanders to use weapons against deserters, including possibly authorising shooting to kill such defaulters after a warning had been given.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that‘The tactic of shooting deserters likely attests to the low quality, low morale and indiscipline of Russian forces.’
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Russian troops are threatening to 'shoot their own soldiers' if they run away, with Putin's army set to withdraw from KhersonRussia has probably set up 'blocking units' to shoot their own soldiers if their morale wavers and they start to retreat, according to British defence chiefs.
Weiterlesen »
Carmen Callil changed British reading habits for everThe Australian-born founder of Virago Press died on October 17th, aged 84
Weiterlesen »
British steelmakers urge government to close Russian sanctions loophole\n\t\t\tExpert insights, analysis and smart data help you cut through the noise to spot trends,\n\t\t\trisks and opportunities.\n\t\t\n\t\tJoin over 300,000 Finance professionals who already subscribe to the FT.
Weiterlesen »
British tourist taken hostage by Amazon tribe on riverboat in Peru releasedTourists including at least three Britons held hostage overnight on a riverboat in the Amazon river in Peru by an indigenous tribe have been released
Weiterlesen »
All The Details Behind Simone Ashley’s “Sultry Sepia” Beauty For Her British Vogue CoverThat ’90s brown lip liner and feline flick were inspired by revered make-up artist, Kevyn Aucoin.
Weiterlesen »