Russian commanders torture conscripts until they agree to fight in Ukraine and kill or jail those who refuse. Thousands shoot themselves, bribe doctors, or flee abroad to escape the front. Leaked data show 50,000 deserters since 2022 — Moscow Times. 1/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Foreign fighters in Azov Corps’ drone battalion
The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell spent several days with one of the International Battalion of Ukraine’s Azov Corps's drone crews to document how these foreign fighters have integrated into Ukraine’s ranks and adapted to modern drone warfare.
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One soldier returned, another deserter, Ivan missing in action
Only 1 soldier made it back. Another was declared a deserter, and Ivan was listed as missing in action — his body could not be evacuated. 6X
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Ivan fatally wounded during mission to find hiding soldiers
During one mission, Ivan and 2 comrades went to find soldiers hiding in civilian homes after fleeing. According to one survivor, they entered a house and came under automatic fire. Ivan was fatally wounded. 5/
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Wife recounts husband’s death after evacuating wounded comrade then ordered to mission
His wife shared the story of how her husband was killed.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 11 octobre 2025
Ivan had spent 2 days evacuating a severely wounded comrade from the front line.
When he returned to his unit, the deputy commander ordered him to go on another combat mission. 2/ pic.twitter.com/4HEv3TTwXBHis wife shared the story of how her husband was killed. Ivan had spent 2 days evacuating a severely wounded comrade from the front line. When he returned to his unit, the deputy commander ordered him to go on another combat mission. 2/
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Russian soldiers shot by own blocking detachments for retreating
Russian blocking detachments shoot Russian soldiers retreating from combat positions, but they are also shot.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 11 octobre 2025
“Many of the soldiers refuse to follow orders and leave their positions on their own because they're scared of dying.” — Russian soldier Ivan.
From Russian Telegram… pic.twitter.com/nEhufdnxSDRussian blocking detachments shoot Russian soldiers retreating from combat positions, but they are also shot. “Many of the soldiers refuse to follow orders and leave their positions on their own because they're scared of dying.” — Russian soldier Ivan. From Russian Telegram
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Love letter to Kramatorsk’s people under Russian fire
Source: https://
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-love-letter-to-the-people-who-carry-the-life-of-kramatorsk-under-russian-fire-12246
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Woman remembers Kramatorsk’s past, believes in rebuilding and hope
She remembers Kramatorsk's holidays, Christmas trees, and fountains, still believing: "I think we'll rebuild what was destroyed. The city is alive. There is still hope." 13X
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War poisoned land: garlic seller Zoya’s observation in Kramatorsk
Zoya, who came to Kramatorsk at 8, raised 2 children and now sells garlic and goat fat at the market, notices war poisoned the land: "Now everything grows badly. The water has gone somewhere. Maybe it's from the attacks — maybe from banned weapons. There's a white plaque on the
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Frontline driver dodges drones, knows when to drive or stop
She navigates frontline roads dodging drones visible from windows: "We're catching drones almost every time. You have to know when to drive fast, when to stop, and jump out." 10/