Russian commanders use brutal methods to control their own troops

Russian soldiers have gained notoriety for their cruelty on the front, not only against captured Ukrainian service members but also against civilians. Journalist Alla Sadovnik from "Suspline" revealed that similar barbaric methods are also employed against their comrades-in-arms.

The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for more than two years, and the mood in Eastern Europe remains somber. The atmosphere is tense, and people wait daily for news from the front. This news often brings grim tidings: media outlets frequently report massacres that send chills down one's spine. In October last year, Russian soldiers committed a massacre of civilians in Volnovakha in the Donetsk region—they shot nine people, including a family with two small children. This is just one of the numerous instances of war crimes in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. It is known that part of Putin's army consists of recruits from prisons, making it difficult for commanders to maintain discipline in their units.

Journalist Alla Sadovnik, in a commentary for the independent Belarusian portal "NEXTA," revealed the results of her investigation, which showed that the Russians are as cruel to their subordinates as they are to prisoners and "enemy" civilians.

Alla Sadovnik from "Suspline" uncovered a horrific truth. The journalist found that commanders in the Russian army committed terrible violence against their subordinates. Those who refuse to comply with brutal orders are subjected to torture and even killed. "If they are lucky, they are shot; if not, they are blown up with a grenade. Afterward, the bodies are burned to cover up the crimes," reads the portal "NEXTA." The Russian army considers these actions "preventive measures" to maintain discipline among soldiers.