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flag Four Russian soldiers say they saw or took part in executions ordered by commanders during the Ukraine war, revealing harsh discipline and abuse.

flag Four Russian soldiers in hiding told the BBC they witnessed or were forced to participate in executions of comrades ordered by commanders during the war in Ukraine, describing brutal punishments, starvation, and suicide attacks. flag They reported seeing soldiers shot for refusing orders, buried in pits after being "zeroed," and subjected to torture, with one commander later awarded "Hero of Russia" status. flag The testimonies, unverified but consistent with prior reports, reveal severe discipline and abuse within Russian forces, contradicting Russia’s claims of restraint. flag The UK estimates over 1.2 million Russian troops have been killed or injured since 2022.

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