Everybody's tired. Published: 04:04 EST, 27 February 2023 | Updated: 10:27 EST, 28 February 2023. Ukraine war: why are so many Russian generals being killed. They may have sat there for three days, and then they were sent to the front line immediately.". "Russia can no longer really choose where it wants to fight. The artillery and rocket units reportedly destroyed a Russian military camp, two ammunition depots and three unspecified military targets. The official pointed out the many reports that detail Russian soldiers at all levels deserting posts or refusing to fight. It is better to run away from a criminal mobilization, than to be crippled and then held responsible in court for participating in a war of aggression, he said. 2023-03-02T09:22:47.011Z, Cai Tianfeng dismemberment caseThe police arrested her ex-husband and friend on suspicion of assisting criminals so far 6 people have been arrested A woman's voice is heard saying in the clip, shared by Ukrainian security services: "So yeah, do it over there. The video then goes on to an intercepted phone call which has been dubbed into English, again purported to be between two Russian soldiers. Prigozhin said in a raised voice that Shoigu and Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov are handing out orders 'left and right' not to supply Wagner with ammunition or air transport. "There are quite a lot of guys, and they all seem to be sticking together" as a unit, she said. He also said that they have been sleeping on the ground without tents. The morale of Russian troops in Ukraine seems to be running low amid reports of soldiers at all levels deserting their posts or refusing to fight. While desertion or leaving ones fighting unit can undermine a military physically and psychologically, defection, which Ukraine is trying to encourage Russian troops to do or joining the enemies forces can offer the enemy crucial insider intelligence, which may help the Ukrainians gain the upper hand. Haynes predicted that Russia's goal at the moment would be to prevent any further losses in the territories it occupied and make it hard for Ukrainian forces to carry out further counteroffensives. The officers are already panicking. But some officials in countries neighboring Russia worry that the number of Russians heading for the border could pose security risks for those in the European Union and are opposed to providing them shelter. The number of Russian soldiers held by Ukraine has fallen from 900 in April to 550 after a series of exchanges. "This rare video was filmed by a (non-captured) Russian soldier complaining about losses and harsh conditions," tweeted the account of the Conflict intelligence Team (CIT). By some estimates, these units killed as many as 150,000 of their own troops. 2023-03-02T09:16:58.046Z, Sealed off - for fear of assassination? It comes as reports claim Putin's generals are turning on the tyrant as their soldiers continue to be bogged down in Ukraine. While the courage and resistance of the Ukrainian military have been a theme since the start of the war, there is concern that it's starting to waver. The news ticker. Completely demoralised. the first asks, to which the second replies: "Not good. news 2023-03-02T09:34:52.904Z, Italian citizenship: what is the key document to obtain it and that many are unaware of In addition, 20 armored vehicles are said to have been destroyed. Russian Soldiers Ask: 'We Have Nothing To Fight With. In addition, according to Pavyuk, Ukraine was able to destroy 1,093 Russian units of weapons and equipment during the month, including 186 tanks, seven planes and four helicopters. "The Ukrainian will continues to be incredibly strong. "'We don't even have anything to defend ourselves with; no equipment, nothing, just the guns in our hands,'" she quoted him as saying. The report also shows that Russia has 40 times the supply of artillery ammunition. 5) +1 standard message (we receive 100%). In spite of reports that Russias army was attempting to reform its structure, Russias own military reported in 2014 that more than 25% of its personnel could not operate their infantry equipment. But Russia's national logistics and recruiting infrastructure was largely unprepared to deal with the influx of troops who needed to be housed, clothed, equipped, and trained before being deployed. Newsweek has contacted the Russian foreign ministry for comment. 2023-03-02T09:22:41.555Z, Short of the poverty line: One in five full-time employees earns less than 2,500 euros Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our, Press J to jump to the feed. 2023-03-02T09:18:41.738Z, After money transport robbery: interrogation of the security guards The numbers at a glance: Soldiers: 150,605 Facing deplorable working conditions, including being served rancid meat, 700 sailors mutinied against their own officers on one of the most powerful battleships in the world. "Newly mobilized conscripts simply won't have the training or equipment to conduct sustained offensive operations. There are considerable security risks admitting them and plenty of countries outside EU to go, said Edgar Rinkevics in a Twitter posting. Natasha Lindstaedt does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Russian soldiers are reportedly "deserting their posts" after "large-scale losses", including the deaths of top generals. One hundred seven days into Putin's invasion of Ukraine, reports are emerging that the Ukrainian military is experiencing "massive losses," and cases of desertion are growing, an intelligence report says. Putins Speech 2023-03-02T09:41:03.875Z, Dream: El Al will fly directly to two of the most beautiful destinations in the world Israel today Heavy losses for Russia: "Great defeat" for Putin. Nato estimates that as many as 15,000 Russian soldiers may have been killed in less than two months of fighting, or the equivalent of all of the Soviet soldiers killed in nine years in Afghanistan. Mama, this is so hard.". It is little wonder, then, that some Russian troops simply melted away from the conflict, deserting fully functional modernized equipment in Ukrainian fields. The Russian occupiers often resort to desertion and leave their places of military service. The information has not yet been independently confirmed. She says her husband's unit is badly underequipped and underfed. Let them dig, that will occupy their hands first," added Humeniuk, according to, Losses for Russia: Ukraine attacks Russian positions. All of this contributes to low morale and raises the risk of desertion and defection. As the Russian army continues to face setbacks in the seven-month-old war by ousting a general who was responsible for logistical operations and replacing him with Col. Gen. Mikhail Mizintsev, known as the infamous Butcher of Mariupol, who ordered an airstrike on a maternity hospital and an attack on a theater that was housing hundreds of children. Shoigu later released weapons and ammunition to Wagner after Prigozhin's rant. An explosion shook Russian-occupied Kadivka in the Luhansk region, where several trucks loaded with projectiles are said to have blown up. This 'can be likened to high treason in the very moment when Wagner is fighting for Bakhmut, losing hundreds of its fighters every day,' Prigozhin said. Give as little as 3 or as much as you can afford and every penny will be donated to the Red Cross on the ground helping women, children, the old, the infirm and the wounded. ", Apparently referring to his own soldiers, he goes on: "They're running away. Russian army leaders recently ordered their troops in the Ukrainian region of Donetsk to temporarily stop fighting amid low morale and desertion, according to ", "Now they're accusing us of desertion, since the company commander says he didn't give the order," they said. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty 2023 RFE/RL, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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"Our commander gave us an order not to retreat from our positions. 700 sailors mutinied against their own officers, without ever having fired a shot in training, could not operate their infantry equipment. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 2023-03-02T09:10:52.467Z, Mourning for "Hartz and heartily" darling Gudrun ( 62) Sender reveals details of the cause of death "Our forces are improving their tactical position[s]," the Ukrainian online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda quoted him as saying. Doesn't help. 2023-03-02T09:18:09.112Z, "Like on another planet" - electric blanket lets cat relax to the maximum Ukraine estimated that more than 22,000 Russian troops have been killed since the start of the war. the current figures according to the Ukrainian general staff, in February: Lieutenant General names explosive figures, territory: Violent explosions shake the Luhansk region. "There was an explosion incident in Kadiivka where the Russians tried to hide their trucks with ammunition on the premises of the local factory," Haidai wrote on Telegram. The information has not yet been independently verified. He has also attacked Ksenia Shoigu for enjoying holidays in Dubai while the war in Ukraine rages. As Russia's forces run out of food and fuel, some have resorted to looting, while others have reportedly sabotaged and abandoned their own military equipment. "We continue to see increased signs of discipline and morale problems in the Russian army," the official said. It is better to surrender to the Ukrainian army than to be killed in the strikes of our weapons, fair strikes from Ukraine defending itself in this war, he continued. The Wagner chief, likeGeneral Shoigu, is a close Putin crony, but the two men loathe each other. "They want to charge them with desertion for this. Russia suffered heavy losses in the Ukraine war. 2023-03-02T09:18:36.255Z, Ban on oil and gas heating: Habeck's climate protection with a crowbar Accordingly, the unit had to be re-formed six times due to high losses and deaths of Russian soldiers. 2023-03-02T09:18:47.181Z, Giffey: intersection with the CDU greater than with the Greens "In some areas of combat, including in the Donetsk region, enemy units began to receive orders from higher leadership to temporarily suspend offensive actions," tupun said in a military operational update posted on Facebook late Wednesday night. This week, a Pentagon official told The New York Times that Russian troops in Ukraine have surrendered en masse or sabotaged their own vehicles to avoid fighting. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Heavy losses for Russia: Violent explosions shake the Luhansk region. 2023-03-02T09:17:47.267Z, Schufa check: why not everyone can buy the 49-euro ticket online ", "That's where USAI is different from drawdownthis is actually a procurement action. Ukrainian security forces also told how a Russian soldier's wife was recorded telling him to "rape Ukrainian women" in a sickening intercepted phone call to the front line. The Ukrainian military claims that Russian forces are "deserting in some areas" of Ukraine. "The main reason is the extremely low moral and psychological state of replenishment, numerous facts of desertion from the number of mobilized and non-compliance of combat orders.". Despite localized gains, they are thus far failing. The person taking the video, filmed in an undisclosed location, shows a group of Russian troops standing around. This was announced by the General Staff of Ukraine on Thursday (March 2). ", In an apparent reference to the high Russian death count or desertion rate, he goes on: "The companies are like 10-15 people left at best. Yet the episode shows the poisonous warring relationships among the commanders Putin relies on for military success. Ukraine claims to have destroyed hundreds of Russian tanks Credit: afp. He goes on to say that his battalion has been fighting "for one and a half months daily," and says that three days ago, "many f***ing panicked" following a Ukrainian ambush. WebAmerican Andrew Peters was recently killed in action on the eastern frontlines: he was in the International Legion of the Ukrainian Army. Play it now! 3 text SUN35 text SUN510 text SUN10, Texts cost your chosen donation amount (e.g. In addition, 20 armored vehicles are said to have been destroyed. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Those struggles combined with bolstered military support to Ukraine from the West weakened Russia and helped Ukrainian forces advance in the war. Meanwhile, Schmidt said that Russia's new recruits who were mobilized in Ukraine are "terrified" as they "barely know how to shoot and that can lead only to poor morale.". Wagner's push to take over Bakhmut, a city in Ukraine's partially occupied eastern Donetsk region, has stalled and turned into a grinding battle. "We survived the most difficult winter in our history," Kuleba wrote on Twitter. Russia had expected it could march across Ukraine without much of a fight - but in reality, they havefaced a valiant resistance. The Russian military attempted an offensive action along the front line at Kupyansk and Lyman - but reportedly without success. 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Dmytro Smoliyenko/ Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images, NOW WATCH: VIDEO: Why Russia's military is failing so far in Ukraine, progress in recapturing just one week ago. A video apparently showing a large group of Russian soldiers deserting in Ukraine. ", He added: "I'm even shooting them up. More than 10 Moscow launched referendums in those four contested regions of Ukraine on Friday on whether to join Russia, elections considered a sham by Ukraine and the US and its European allies. After he received his orders to report for duty on October 23, she says they began quickly buying personal equipment for him: clothing, first-aid kits, berets. Russian army leaders recently ordered their troops in the Ukrainian region of Donetsk to temporarily stop fighting amid low morale and desertion, according to Alexander tupun, the Ukrainian spokesperson of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Russians are said to be trying to establish a firm line of defense in Crimea and ensure they are able to hold the peninsula against a possible Ukrainian offensive. Defection and desertion in combat is common. "Basic kit, grenades. At least one convicted murderer Yevgeny Nuzhin, 55, (pictured) was bludgeoned to death with a sledgehammer for deserting Wagner's frontline, and there have been reports of other examples. More detailed information on personnel losses on the Russian side was not given. This page may contain sensitive or adult content that's not for everyone. ", She laughs before adding: "Don't tell me anything, understand. The law also criminalizes "voluntary" surrender, which is punishable by sentences of up to 15 years. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday that the regions that approve the annexation would be given full protection of Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged that Russian soldiers who surrender will be treated in a civilized manner, comments made just hours after President Vladimir Putin signed a decree ramping up penalties for Russians who desert or refuse commands to fight. Stolyarov claimed that he was being wrongly attacked by Prigozhin for 'liking' an opposition social media post that said: 'It has been precisely a year since Putin and his entourage unleashed bloody and meaningless war.'. Prigozhin is thought to want General Shoigu to be fired amid rumours that he craves the defence minister's job himself. 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In a further sign of growing desperation from the Kremlin, it has been reported that Russian troops are plotting to steal food in occupied parts of Ukraine after Western sanctions sparked major shortages back home. It comes amid emerging reports of disillusioned Russian soldiers taking part in the war in Ukraine. To view it, confirm your age. Born in Russia, he graduated from St. Petersburg State University and also received film and video production training at Bard College in New York. Several decades later, the USSRs conflict with Afghanistan brought further challenges for the Red Army. The numbers in February are alarmingly high. This wouldnt be the first time that Russian or Soviet troops have refused to cooperate with orders in a conflict. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. They say they have not eaten for 3-4 days and that their commanders have not organized their documents. Its goal is simply to limit Ukrainian advances until winter comes, and then dig in, deploy more troops, and resupply them before things thaw out in the spring," he said. 'I can give instructions on what needs to be done - it is necessary to catch Stolyarov and bring him to me,' said Prigozhin. 2023-03-02T09:19:08.939Z, Noticeable increase in pension table shows how much there is this year The U.S. is also sending more High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and further ammunition. Despite Ukrainian successes and the Russian army's shortcomings, Putin is still persistent to keep on fighting. : Over 700 Russian soldiers are said to have fallen in the last 24 hours. Rubric list image: Carol Guzy/IMAGO-Images, All news articles on Russia apparently wants to strengthen its defense positions in the illegally annexed Crimea with several measures. Many Soviet soldiers were disillusioned with the atrocities they were forced to commit against innocent civilians. "What's up?" 2023-03-02T09:11:52.554Z, Authorities are puzzling over an inexplicable light trail in the sky We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. This emerges from the updated figures of the General Staff of Ukraine. 2023-03-02T09:28:47.280Z, Syria: Eight desert truffle pickers killed by landmine explosion "We are the soldiers of the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Platoons, 254th Regiment, 7th Company, 3rd Battalion. 2023-03-02T09:18:30.778Z, Putin has father arrested for having a picture of a child he is threatened with an orphanage But when he was ordered into the infantry, he broke his contract and returned home. The survivors are said to have begged Vladimir Putin for help. He was issued a sleeping bag and a uniform at the recruitment office. Update from March 2, 8:21 a.m . 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