• Due to low morale and reluctance to fight, Russian forces have probably started deploying “barrier troops” or “blocking units”.
  • These units threaten to shoot their own retreating soldiers in order to compel offensives and have been used in previous conflicts by Russian forces.
  • Recently, Russian generals likely wanted their commanders to use weapons against deserters, including possibly authorising shooting to kill such defaulters after a warning had been given. Generals also likely wanted to maintain defensive positions to the death.
  • The tactic of shooting deserters likely attests to the low quality, low morale and indiscipline of Russian forces.
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