According to Kamil, launching an assault almost always results in injury. This leads to unharmed soldiers facing suspicion of avoiding the mission—in effect, deserting—and they face equally harsh punishments.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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On the front, minor actions trigger attacks
11/ At the front line, the slightest activity by the Russian soldiers would immediately trigger an attack. This led to draconian punishments for men who inadvertently attracted the attention of drones:
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Ukrainian vehicles destroyed by artillery
In one region it's minus five, in another it's minus three, and in a third it's minus two, and there were only ten [cars]. Vehicles are almost immediately destroyed by Ukrainian artillery and drones when they reach the front.
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UAZ-452 and Niva vehicles stolen before reaching front
"Loaves [UAZ-452 vans] are sent to the front. Not a single UAZ loaf ever makes it. The Nivas don't make it. Everything is stolen at the shipping stage and while it's on the way.
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Harsh Conditions for Convict Soldiers
Kamil says that at the front, officers treated convict soldiers brutally, corruption and theft were widespread, salaries went unpaid, and Ukrainian drones made it almost certain that combat missions would result in the death or injury of nearly all participants.
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Russian soldier flees, exposes Ukraine conditions
A young Russian soldier who has fled to France has described life as a stormtrooper. He claims that supplies are regularly stolen, nearly everyone on combat missions ends up wounded or dead, and those who return uninjured are shot by their own side as suspected deserters.
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Zelensky: Russia trying to deceive world
President Zelenskyy:
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 27 avril 2025
"It is absolutely obvious that Russia is actually trying to fool the world – fool America and others – and prolong the war further. That's why pressure is necessary. We can't avoid pressure so that Russians take all the steps, do everything necessary to stop… https://t.co/zJ79MMidcU pic.twitter.com/BSzrRM8RyKPresident Zelenskyy said: 'It is absolutely obvious that Russia is actually trying to fool the world – fool America and others – and prolong the war further. That's why pressure is necessary. We can't avoid pressure so that Russians take all the steps, do everything necessary to stop [the war].'
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Zelensky: Ukraine maintains presence in Russia’s Kursk and Belgorod regions
Ukraine maintains a presence in the territory of Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions, – Zelensky https://censor.net/ua/n3549102
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Artillery in Action: Destroying Enemy Targets
🇺🇦 artillery in action!
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 27 avril 2025
The video shows the combat work of the artillerymen from the 28th Mechanized Brigade. Enemy BM-21 "Grad", MT-12 "Rapira", D-30 gun, vehicles, infantry groups, and UAV operators were destroyed. pic.twitter.com/qoaQg2p0x0The video showcases the combat operations of artillerymen from the 28th Mechanized Brigade. Enemy BM-21 "Grad" rocket launchers, MT-12 "Rapira" anti-tank guns, D-30 howitzers, vehicles, infantry units, and UAV operators were destroyed.
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Ukraine exemptée de rembourser l’aide américaine
Ukraine will no longer have to repay the US for the aid already provided under the minerals deal — Prime Ministe Shmyhal Previously, Ukraine was required to deposit proceeds from mineral sales into a US fund until the aid expenses for Kyiv were fully covered.