Russian Commanders' Brutal Treatment of Troops

0:00On March 22, new videos have surfaced showing Russian commanders brutally mistreating their own troops on the Ukraine front lines. The footage captures beatings, electricutions, soldiers tied naked to trees and freezing weather, and even fights to the death among unit members. Commanders deny food, forcements accrawl through mud, and punish deserters with extreme humiliation. This abuse ramps up as Russia pushes troops into so-called meat storm assaults, which are basically suicide runs against Ukrainian lines until ammo, run stride. On Tuesday, Ukraine reported Russia suffered its worst day this year, with 1,700 killed or wounded in just 24 hours. Endured soldiers, some on crutches, get sent right back into combat. Experts point to deep-rooted problems in Russian society and the military, where violence and corruption are everyday norms. Longstanding hazing traditions called Ddovshchina still thrive despite reform attempts, turning the army into a place of terror for recruits.

1:00Russia faces massive losses, with over 1.25 million casualties in 4 years, and nearly 40,000 a month now. They recruit only about 35,000 monthly, so commanders grab from poor, rural areas, ethnic minorities, prisoners, and even foreigners, promised jobs. These tactics highlight Russia's desperate need for bodies to feed the war machine, as wealthier city dwellers dodge service through bribes, while the vulnerable pay the heaviest price. The cycle of abuse and high death tolls shows no sign of slowing down.