In the temporarily occupied territories of Kherson region, the National Guard of russia has intensified its operations, conducting raids to locate military deserters. This development reflects growing issues within the ranks of russian forces, marked by low morale and rampant alcohol abuse, National Resistance Center of Ukraine reports.
Reports indicate that mass disobedience among subordinates has become increasingly common, undermining the cohesion and effectiveness of russian forces. In response, the command has resorted to deploying police units and the National Guard of russia to search abandoned settlements for deserters.
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Captured fugitives face grim consequences. They are reportedly sent to the frontlines for “meat assaults”, a term used to describe high-risk operations with low survival rates. This punitive approach is intended to instill fear and enforce discipline among troops.
However, evidence suggests that these harsh measures fail to resolve the deeper issues plaguing russian forces. The continued decline in morale and discipline highlights the broader challenges russia faces in maintaining its grip on the temporarily occupied territories.
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