Russian Army Desertions Are Surging Court Records Indicate

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Russian courts have received more cases of soldiers accused of leaving their units without permission so far in 2024 than were registered for all of 2023, according to independent Russian media.

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"Private military companies, often referred to by the West as mercenary organizations, and "Storm-Z" units"which are described as penal military formations"have the highest levels of desertion, Russian independent outlet The Insider reported in late May.

Moscow has relied on these fighters for some of the bloodiest fighting in the most intense areas of the front lines in Ukraine."

Obviously, this too is all Nato's Fault(tm).

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2024-08-13 03:39 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 4

Mercenaries aren't so tough when they have to fight in a real war.

#2 | Posted by Derek_Wildstar at 2024-08-14 12:38 PM | Reply

DEREK WILDSTAR

I would assume that Mr. Putin, learning from his experience with the Wagner Group, doesn't want mercenaries so tough that they get any ideas about deposing HIM.

#3 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-08-14 01:04 PM | Reply

Speaking of which, with things going so badly for Russia I wonder how long before the Kremlin deposes Putin. As a war strategist, he sucks.

#4 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-08-14 08:30 PM | Reply

Time to reach out to the Oath Keepers, Proud Boys and Three Percenters. Tell them they can do some real fighting and still be home for the election. If they believe it, they deserve to die in the Donbas ...
-Uncle Vlad, who wants anyone

#5 | Posted by catdog at 2024-08-14 10:53 PM | Reply

CATDOG

Well, Vlad is offering a $22,000 sign up bonus.

Trump is offering them a chance to go to jail for him.

Decision, decisions.

#6 | Posted by Twinpac at 2024-08-15 07:20 AM | Reply

Capital idea there Catdog. I think they should all 'put their money where their mouths are',
and go and fight in a real war. Instead of, you know, just Cosplaying or LARPing war...

#7 | Posted by earthmuse at 2024-08-15 08:52 AM | Reply

It's easy to defect now. Just walk across the street.

#8 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-08-15 12:36 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

those who wish to join the free forces of Ukraine can now just traveled to the region they control in Russia and join.

#9 | Posted by Tor at 2024-08-15 01:03 PM | Reply