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Russia
‘I’ll Put a D-30 on You’ – Russian Commander Coerces Soldiers to Advance in Kharkiv Region Under Threat of Death
In a newly intercepted conversation, a Russian commander threatens the soldier that the barrier troops will kill him and his comrades if they refuse to go on assault in the Kharkiv region.
May 15, 2024
HUR
“It’s a Total Mess” - Russian Soldier Сomplains of Huge Losses in Belgorod Region
In an intercepted conversation, a Russian army serviceman talks about heavy unit losses in the Ukraine bordering region and the formation of new brigades near Belgorod.
April 11, 2024
HUR
‘It's Beneficial to Them to Consider Him Missing’ – Russian Soldier Says Moscow Hides Frontline Deaths to Avoid Compensation
A Russian serviceman says that the Russian Defense Ministry conceals the true status of its soldiers in order to avoid paying them monetary compensation.
April 9, 2024
Russian Armed Forces
‘They Put Grads at Intersections’ – Belgorod Residents Complain Kremlin Positioning MLRS in Housing Areas
In an intercepted call, a woman in the Belgorod region said that Russian forces were deploying military equipment in residential areas and opening fire from there.
March 15, 2024
HUR
‘All the Garbage’ – Russian Soldier Says Disabled People, Prisoners Sent to Front Line
In the intercepted phone call, the man also says limits on ammo usage led to the Wagner revolt last summer.
March 8, 2024
Russia
'People Dying Like Flies Before They Get to Ukraine' - Russian Soldier's Wife Reveals Conscripts Killed in Training Camps
In an intercepted call, Russian soldier's wife reveals that Russian conscripts are being killed and raped by their own counterparts in training camps before even getting to the Ukraine.
Feb. 17, 2024
Russia
Russian Soldier Reveals Seriously Ill Comrades Used as ‘Cannon Fodder’
Another intercepted call casts light on how desperate Russian forces in some areas have become to field sufficient troops to meet commanders’ demands to maintain offensive action.
Feb. 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
'Half a Battalion Escaped to The Forest' – Russian Soldier Blamed for Mass Refusal to Fight
An intercepted call between a soldier and his friend Max describes either a genuine mass desertion, or a vindictive commander seeking to blame others for his lack of success.
Jan. 12, 2024
Russia
‘I Think We're Screwed’ – Russian Civilian Fears Second Mobilization Wave Before Summer
In an intercepted call to a friend fighting at the front, the man also claims military registration cards for teenagers are being delivered to his place of work.
Dec. 23, 2023
Russia
‘They Are Returning’ - Russian Soldier Says Wagner Mercenaries Back on Front Lines
In an intercepted call Russian soldier also says that contrary to the official Russian statements, most troops in Ukraine are killed by artillery, mortars, or Ukrainian drones—not by small arms.
Dec. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
The ‘Horrifying’ Job of Listening to Intercepted Russian Soldier Phone Calls
In an exclusive interview with Kyiv Post, Maria* describes what it’s like to work as one of Ukrainian Intelligence’s professional eavesdroppers and the shocking things they hear.
Oct. 25, 2023