28/ The men were in place for months, despite repeatedly having been promised they would be rotated out or withdrawn. This didn't happen, despite appeals to the authorities by their mothers. Many became ill and some contracted pneumonia in the cold, damp dugouts.
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Russian officer forces conscripts to sign contracts
Russian law forbids conscripts from fighting abroad, but officers have found ways around this. During the Ukraine war, officers have forced conscripts to sign contracts against their wishes by beating them until they gave in.
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Torture confession of conscripted soldiers
A video shows a young soldier stripped, beaten, and repeatedly forced face down into a toilet. Later, he is shown with fresh burns from an iron across his back. His tormentors urinate on him. In 2005, a conscript had to undergo leg and genital amputations after being tortured.
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Ukrainian army conducted reconnaissance
The army's intelligence carried out most of the reconnaissance, rather than relying on HUR, Ukraine's military intelligence agency, which was involved only at a later stage.
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Syrsky’s Secret Plans and Private Talks
On December 7, General Syrsky kept his plans confidential, sharing them only with a select group of generals and security officials. He communicated directly with the president in one-on-one discussions, without the presence of his staff.
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Syrskyi’s operation planned since July under pressure
On December 3, *The Economist* published an article with further details about the operation. It appears that Syrskyi began planning it in early July, despite facing significant pressure from political leaders.
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Ukraine’s slower progress in Kursk region
2/12 In recent days, Ukraine's progress in the Kursk region has been slower and more modest, with reports suggesting that Ukraine is taking its time and concentrating on expanding its flanks to minimize risks.
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Anti-corruption court acquits former director of Izium defense plant
Anti-corruption court acquits former director of Izium defense plant https://
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Pokrovsk City Hall Warns of Possible Evacuation
Pokrovsk City Hall: Residents have one to two weeks to evacuate
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Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Ukraine, date unspecified
Indian Foreign Ministry says Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine The date is unspecified, but Indian media claim it may occur this week.