In an effort to reverse the military's flagging campaign to pound Ukraine into surrender, the Kremlin in September ordered the call-up of 300,000 men, many of them reservists. : Over 700 Russian soldiers are said to have fallen in the last 24 hours. For full T&Cs visitredcross.org.uk/mobile. More than 10 Some experts think that Putin plans to make the Russian invasion of Ukraine as long and destructive as possible. The cameraman also says that "our feet are all soaking" and that "we don't know what to do" in the video which was titled on You Tube as "Depressed Russian soldiers.". Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. 2023-03-02T09:29:09.136Z, The dilemma of the energy transition Just hours earlier, Putin signed a bill passed by the Russian parliament last week that punishes soldiers who desert or voluntarily surrender or disobey commands to fight with 10 years in prison and increases the penalty for looting during wartime to 15 years in prison. The commander then swore at them and threatened them, she says her husband told her: "Take off your bulletproof vests, turn over your weapons, go back to your Russia. Prigozhin,dubbed 'Putin's chef' having once provided catering services to the Kremlin, accused Shoigu last weekof starving his fighters in Ukraine of ammunition, which he said amounts to an attempt to 'destroy' the force. The person taking the video, filmed in an undisclosed location, shows a group of Russian troops standing around. 2023-03-02T09:18:09.112Z, "Like on another planet" - electric blanket lets cat relax to the maximum They had no reinforcements. In the shocking clip, theRussianwife is heard telling her soldier husband that he is allowed to rape women inUkraine, as long as he "uses protection" and doesn't tell her about it when he gets home. But its failure wrecked his hopes of a rapid victory. Contract soldiers (who sign up for a period of three years) are paid 200% less than US counterparts, at about US$1,000 (760) a month, while the conscripts are paid only US$25 a month, and receive little training. 2023-03-02T09:17:58.132Z, "Bright stars" shine in the evening sky - Venus and Jupiter are in a race 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. Eventually, wartime hardships, poor combat performance and a waning ideological commitment to the cause can spur troops to jump ship. "The Ukrainians have been making excellent use of the Phoenix Ghost system," a senior defense official, who was also unnamed, said in the statement released by the Pentagon on Monday. The Pentagon has said in a statement that Russian morale seems to be running low in the ongoing Ukraine war, amid reports of soldiers at all levels deserting Read the original article on The New Voice of Ukraine The United States is committed to send as many as 580 Phoenix Ghost drones to Ukraine as part of a $270 million package the Pentagon announced on Friday. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. The person filming it said they had been abandoned like "cannon fodder" and were awaiting transport back into Russia. 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. Both military camps and equipment were targeted. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I will help him improve by sending him to combat operations. 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. Troops have complained, even before arriving on the battlefields of eastern Ukraine, of things like not getting paid, not having enough rations, or merely a lack of discipline and organization among commanders. 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. Ukraine invasion grows more relentless as Russia seizes nuclear plant. The company has been involved in heavy fighting in the east of Ukraine. To deal with low troop morale and potential desertions, Russian generals were moved to fight on the front lines to motivate troops that are, at best, indifferent to the conflict. Russia suffered heavy losses in the Ukraine war. news He is one of five Russian men who became stranded at Incheon International Airport last year while trying to flee Moscows military mobilization order for its war in Born in Russia, he graduated from St. Petersburg State University and also received film and video production training at Bard College in New York. But reports continue to emerge of Russian conscripts feeling as though they have been duped into fighting. ", She laughs before adding: "Don't tell me anything, understand. 2023-03-02T09:29:20.013Z, Pensions: Patrick Kanner wants a vote on Article 7 in the Senate "after the mobilization of March 7" Entire units, which include young conscripts, have laid down their weapons rather than fight Ukraine's forces, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. Russian soldiers are reportedly "deserting their posts" after "large-scale losses", including the deaths of top generals. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. In addition, 20 armored vehicles are said to have been destroyed. 'I can give instructions on what needs to be done - it is necessary to catch Stolyarov and bring him to me,' said Prigozhin. 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. But the commander gave us no cover and no support. Russia suffers further losses in the Ukraine war. 2023-03-02T09:41:03.875Z, Dream: El Al will fly directly to two of the most beautiful destinations in the world Israel today At least four million Ukrainians died between 1932 and 1933 when Stalin stole food from the territory in an act of "hunger extermination". Wagner mercenary chief calls for Russian defence minister's son-in-law to be raped or 'given the sledgehammer' as extraordinary rift between Putin's top military When the elite VDV air assault troops tried to take the airfield 30 miles outside Kyiv,Ukrainian troopswere lying in wait. Defense News reported that the technology was developed by the U.S. specifically for use in Ukraine. 2023-03-02T09:11:52.554Z, Authorities are puzzling over an inexplicable light trail in the sky The Russian offensive actions are currently primarily focused on the east of Ukraine. And they say: 'We have nothing to fight with. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. 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. 2023-03-02T09:16:41.652Z, Europe's first 'star sanctuary' is in Wales As a result of generals having to fight front and centre, at least seven generals have died, the highest death rate of generals in the Russian military since the second world war. 2023-03-02T09:17:36.239Z, Let humanity rule: Planned refugee accommodation in Hallbergmoos heats up tempers The numbers at a glance: Soldiers: 150,605 Putin's idiotic troops earlier revealed their plans to capture Hostomel airport three days before on an unencrypted line. Those struggles combined with bolstered military support to Ukraine from the West weakened Russia and helped Ukrainian forces advance in the war. No strength left. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Haynes also said that Ukraine's ability to quickly move forces and supplies along the frontlines gives the Eastern European country the advantage of deciding when and where it would launch future combat operations. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 2023-03-02T09:11:08.979Z, Public transport strike in full swing: Munich residents are evading expert tip for cyclists Western countries could have the power to change the outcome of the battle there if they donate more arms. Russian losses in the Ukraine war: the current figures. A screen grab of Russian troops filmed at an undisclosed location. Overnight, Russia bombed Kyiv with cruise missiles while the UN was on a visit to the capital. "This action allows us to go out and procure from industry additional capability. ET: This article has been updated with further information. This page may contain sensitive or adult content that's not for everyone. The comments below have not been moderated. In a report published in November based on Russian media reports, the Institute for the Study of War, a U.S. think tank, said hundreds of soldiers were believed to have deserted and were hiding in at least seven locations in Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Even conscripts from the Chelyabinsk region were used for this purpose, she 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 All of this contributes to low morale and raises the risk of desertion and defection. The information has not yet been independently verified. 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. In a report published in November based on Russian media reports, the Institute for the Study of War, a U.S. think tank, said hundreds of soldiers were believed "Russia can no longer really choose where it wants to fight. This news comes as Russian troops make progress in the battle for the eastern town of Severodonetsk, which Ukrainian troops said they were making progress in recapturing just one week ago. This was said by the head of the military administration of the Luhansk region Serhii Haidai, as reported. 2023-03-02T09:19:25.263Z, Which is better - Mallorca or Ibiza? The turret of a destroyed Russian tank stuck in the "The Ukrainian will continues to be incredibly strong. "We were told that they would welcome us and they are falling under our armored vehicles, throwing themselves under the wheels and not allowing us to pass," the text said. However, the general staff did not say where the Ukrainian counterattack took place. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The man says that they have been there for three or four days, during which they have not eaten properly. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. For more information visithttps://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/disaster-fund, Love Island fans' horror as axed Olivia handed power to destroy TWO other stars, Frogmore eviction shows King's drawn a line with Harry, Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Putin can hardly point to successes. Newsweek reached out to the Russian foreign affairs ministry for comment. He also said that they have been sleeping on the ground without tents. This greatly complicates the offensive actions of the Russian army, which explains the slow progress of the Russian armed forces on this sector of the front. Andrew "Newly mobilized conscripts simply won't have the training or equipment to conduct sustained offensive operations. The powerful Russian "siloviki" - or security bloc -have reportedly blamed Putin for a "serious error" after retreating from the capital Kyiv and concentrating ontaking control of the Donbas in the east. she said. Before joining Current Times Moscow bureau in 2019, Rozhanskiy worked for the independent Russian television channel TV Rain. "In sum, command doesn't care about us.". Even targeting civilians," the text said. Putin's military has been struggling with poor leadership and faces difficulty recruiting motivated troops. "If we get Western long-range weapons quickly, an artillery duel will begin, the Soviets will lose to the West, and our defenders can clean up Severodonetsk in two or three days," he said on Telegram on Thursday. By some estimates, these units killed as many as 150,000 of their own troops. Much of the Russian fleet had been destroyed in the Battle of Tsushima the previous month and the Russian navy was left with some of its most inexperienced recruits. They want it all to end.". The Ukrainian military claims that Russian forces are "deserting in some areas" of Ukraine. 2023-03-02T09:17:14.497Z, Chronic diseases: With these diseases you can retire three years earlier - without a deduction It is thought Putin's generals want to be let off the leash to stormUkraine- and even go to war withNatoafter accusing the West offighting a proxy war against Moscowvia its support for Kyiv. ", A man on the other end of the call replies: "So I should rape and not tell you anything?". WATCH: "There is deep cold, frozen earth, and fighting." The information has not yet been independently confirmed. "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. 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. Several decades later, the USSRs conflict with Afghanistan brought further challenges for the Red Army. My guys are also very scared now. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Still, that hasn't dissuaded a growing number of soldiers willing to brave the possibility of criminal charges. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The news ticker. 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Russian army leaders recently ordered their troops in the Ukrainian region of Donetsk to temporarily stop fighting amid low morale and desertion, according to Earlier Ukraines General Staff reported that invading Russian forces were seeing mass desertion among its troops amid Ukrainian military successes. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. "I am afraid. 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. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Above, a Ukrainian army officer stands next to Russian military vehicles that were destroyed during fighting to recapture the strategic eastern town of Lyman, on October 11 in Lyman, Donetsk oblast, Ukraine. Draft resistance among recruits from the Central Asian and Baltic republics was common, even though draft dodging was a serious crime. Prigozhin demanded that Stolyarov - who avoided the military draft and is the partner of Shoigu's 32-year-old daughterKsenia Shoigu- should be trained for war. The code has been copied to your clipboard. That's it, I don't want anything else". 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. Doesn't help. In this article. Newsweek has contacted the Russian foreign ministry for comment. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are taking preventive steps and measures to repel the enemy. Ukrainian authorities said that their country regained control over thousands of square miles of territory in September and made key advances in October. The URL has been copied to your clipboard. There are considerable security risks admitting them and plenty of countries outside EU to go, said Edgar Rinkevics in a Twitter posting. ", Apparently referring to his own soldiers, he goes on: "They're running away. The Russian leader recently announced a "partial mobilization" of forces that involves calling up reservists and people who had already served in the army to fight in Ukraine. Such little trust in junior officer corps, has led to poor battlefield initiative, and greater communication and command and control problems. 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. "We have been waiting to be transported over the border. Were bringing the voice of Ukraine to the world. Reiterating the need for international support, Serhiy Haidai, the governor of the Luhansk region, said Western countries could have the power to change the outcome of the battle there if they donate more arms. She says her husband's unit is badly underequipped and underfed. 2023-03-02T09:10:41.527Z, Two children died as a result of a house fire in the village of Al-Tuwani, in the countryside of Damascus Russia fails with offensives: Ukraine fends off 170 attacks in one day. Heavy losses for Russia: "Great defeat" for Putin. 2023-03-02T09:28:47.280Z, Syria: Eight desert truffle pickers killed by landmine explosion They say they have not eaten for 3-4 days and that their commanders have not organized their documents. Other soldiers have called their mothers to tell them they were considering shooting themselves in the leg so they could leave. It comes amid emerging reports of disillusioned Russian soldiers taking part in the war in Ukraine. 2023-03-02T09:19:47.095Z, "He claimed that the noise disturbed his rest": a resident of Lod is accused of murdering his neighbor - voila! A Year of Ukraine War: The Origins of the Conflict with Russia. It said Moscow will confiscate crops from Ukrainian farmers to help stock shops in Russia. And with the Phoenix Ghost system, what we'll be able to do is ensure steady deliveries of this capability starting in August to ensure that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have a continual supply of this capability.". Ivan told her that commanders ordered them to start attacks, but Ukrainian artillery opened up, and they ran for 7 kilometers, she says. Delta agrees 34% pay rise for pilots - worth up to $90k - with other major airlines set to follow suit, Robert F. 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The Pentagon has said in a statement that Russian morale seems to be running low in the ongoing Ukraine war, amid reports of soldiers at all levels deserting their posts or refusing to fight. A video apparently showing a large group of Russian soldiers deserting in Ukraine. Everybody's tired. Deputy head of military intelligence in Ukraine, Vadym Skibitsky, has said that the force is almost "out of ammunition," the Guardian reports. Russia is boosting its ability to retain control over temporarily occupied Crimea, and Ukraine's Defense Forces have repelled 71 enemy 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. Heavy losses for Russia: desperation spreads, Desperation is spreading in the Russian soldier unit Regiment 2439, as. ", 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. 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. However, since then, Putin has repeatedly failed to take over the region, which was annexed by Moscow after widely criticized referendums. Viktoria, the wife of another soldier who appeared in the video, says her husband, Ivan, was sent to the front line with little or no preparation. Ukrainian soldiers clean a tank gun near Kharkiv on July 23, 2022. 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. The attack by Prigozhin on Shoigu's son-in-law is plainly aimed at hurting the defence minister. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. More detailed information on personnel losses on the Russian side was not given. At least one convicted murderer Yevgeny Nuzhin, 55, was bludgeoned to death with a sledgehammer for deserting Wagner's frontline, and there are reports there have been more examples. 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. Russia said on October 1 that it moved its troops to a more "advantageous" position. 2023-03-02T09:18:52.571Z, Strike chaos in Munich: "Hardly anything is going on here" - no more taxis available WebRussian troops' struggle to talk to each other in Ukraine reflects a problem that's only getting tougher for all militaries. Reports have emerged in recent days that Russian troops in Ukraine, stalled in their advance and suffering numerous military setbacks, have sabotaged their own 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. But the complaint, and the soldiers' decision to go public with it, highlights the continuing battlefield problems facing some of the tens of thousands of newly mobilized troops that Russian commanders have enlisted to wage war against Ukraine. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. By late September, Ukrainian forces had taken back the settlement of Yatskivka east of the Oskil River in Donetsk, according to Gromov. The boss of the feared Russian Wagner mercenary group has called for the Russian defence minister's son-in-law to be raped or 'given the sledgehammer'. The Russian military attempted an offensive action along the front line at Kupyansk and Lyman - but reportedly without success. 700 sailors mutinied against their own officers, without ever having fired a shot in training, could not operate their infantry equipment. And what we're seeing is that will kind ofpush the Russians around pretty decently.". "There are quite a lot of guys, and they all seem to be sticking together" as a unit, she said. 2023-03-02T09:18:47.181Z, Giffey: intersection with the CDU greater than with the Greens Russians should stay and fight. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty 2023 RFE/RL, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The officers are already panicking. Let them dig, that will occupy their hands first," added Humeniuk, according to, Losses for Russia: Ukraine attacks Russian positions. Prigozhin, dubbed 'Putin's chef' (pictured together) having once provided catering services to the Kremlin, accused Shoigu last week of starving his fighters in Ukraine of ammunition, which he said amounts to an attempt to 'destroy' the force. If you get there, well done; if you don't get there, you'll be MIA" -- missing in action. Prigozhinalso ranted that 'we ought to pick up a sledgehammer, and deal with it in an adult way, leaving humour aside'. However, this isn't the first time Ukrainian authorities have intercepted Russian correspondence. 2023-03-02T09:16:47.158Z, Rammed cars, officials have to jump to the side: police shoot at fleeing BMW RFE/RL correspondent Maryan Kushnir sent this special report after spending time recently on the front line in Soledar. This was announced by the General Staff of Ukraine on Thursday (March 2). 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