Russian troops refusing to carry out combat missions in Donetsk sector – intercept
Ukrinform
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has intercepted a conversation in which a Russian soldier reports to his commander that personnel under his command in the Donetsk sector are abandoning frontline positions and retreating to the rear.
The HUR published the intercept on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
"Where are they going back to? Where? I'll remotely switch off their radios right now, and they'll get the f**k out at full speed," the senior officer responds.
Judging by the tone of the exchange, Russian forces have failed to make progress toward Ukrainian positions for several days. Because of this, the unit commander threatens to classify all of his soldiers as deserters.
Earlier, Ukrainian intelligence intercepted a call in which a Russian commander threatened to "wipe out" his entire unit after two subordinates in the Novopavlivka sector refused to take part in an assault and abandoned their position.
Illustrative photo: ArmyInform
