War in Ukraine, increase in truancy in the Russian army

A “credible survey” by independent Russian journalists reveals that “Between January and May 2023, military courts in Russia handled 1,053 cases involving personnel accused of ‘true absence’, more than the number recorded for the entire year of 2022 . ». The figures are taken from a British intelligence analysis, published in the daily report on the conflict in Ukraine released by the Ministry of Defense in London.

“The Russian military has struggled to impose discipline in its ranks during its operations in Ukraine, but its problems are likely to have worsened following the forced mobilization of reservists since last October,” the report reads. Court data suggest that most truancy offenders now receive suspended sentences, meaning they can be reassigned to ‘special military operation’. Russia’s efforts to improve discipline have focused on setting examples in dealing with defaulters and promoting patriotic zeal, rather than addressing the root causes of soldiers’ disillusionment,” the war report notes. A report that increasingly highlights the problems of Vladimir Putin’s soldiers.

Source: IL Tempo

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