Russian commander allegedly ordered troops to fire on retreating soldiers
An investigation by independent media outlets on July 30 revealed that a Russian assault regiment commander issued orders to fire on his own troops if they attempted to retreat from the frontline. The report, corroborated by leaked radio intercepts and survivor testimonies, confirms the continued use of 'blocking detachment' tactics to maintain advance momentum. The incident underscores severe morale issues and extreme internal coercion within the Russian military amidst high intensity ground battles.