An investigation by Mediazona revealed that more than 10,000 Russian soldiers have been prosecuted for refusing to fight in Ukraine. The cases, documented using online data from military courts, include unauthorized abandonment of a unit, failure to comply with an order, and desertion.
According to Mediazona, 8,594 of the accused soldiers have already been sentenced. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree for spring conscription, aiming to conscript 150,000 citizens to bolster the war effort. Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade reported intensifying attacks by Russian troops in Luhansk Oblast, with a continuous influx of reinforcements.
Additionally, a shocking incident of Ukrainian soldiers being beheaded by Russian troops in Donetsk Oblast has been reported, indicating the inhuman cruelty of the conflict. The situation remains volatile as both sides engage in escalating hostilities.