WorldRussian soldiers ‘had to drink urine to survive’ after commanders abandoned them, POWs say
Russian soldiers captured by Ukraine claim their commanders abandoned them during fighting north of Lyman, leaving them without food, water, ammunition or medical care. Some reportedly drank urine and muddy water to survive. Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps published the video, but The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claims, while Russian milbloggers have described severe shortages in the sector.
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Russian soldiers ‘had to drink urine to survive’ after commanders abandoned them, POWs say
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