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A new investigation reveals the Russian military's widespread use of "zeroing out," a practice of systemic abuse, extortion, and violence against soldiers by their own commanders. This internal brutality is reportedly fueling morale collapse, driving desertions, and paradoxically serving as a tool for the Kremlin to maintain offensive momentum despite immense human cost.
A former Russian army conscript, Alisha Hassanov, has claimed asylum in the UK after a harrowing experience fighting in Ukraine. Arrested in Russia for an expired work permit, he was forced to choose between prison and fighting, ultimately escaping to Europe and then crossing the Channel.
Alisha Hassanov, a former Russian army conscript originally from Tajikistan, has sought asylum in the UK after being forced to fight in Ukraine. He detailed a harrowing escape that involved crossing multiple borders and a dangerous sea crossing.
Ukrainian forces are reportedly exploiting recent Starlink disruptions to launch localized offensives in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro regions, sparking panic among some Russian military bloggers who claim a frontline collapse. While Ukrainian officials describe these as tactical "mop-up operations," the events highlight the critical role of communication in modern warfare and the ongoing struggle for initiative along the southern front.
