Russian occupiers in the Donetsk region are complaining of hunger, cold and a lack of medical care.
According to HUR of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, servicemen of the Russian army’s 77th Separate Motor Rifle Regiment say they have not received food for ten days, while the wounded are fainting and cannot wait for their dressings to be changed.
The invaders’ conversation was intercepted by military intelligence officers. In the recording, one Russian soldier emotionally describes the situation:
"The situation is very bad, very bad and desperate. It’s the tenth day, lads, the tenth day with no food. We’re losing consciousness, everyone here is wounded. We can’t do dressings, can’t even eat. Lads, what are you doing — do you want to kill us?" the intercept says.
HUR reported that in response to his subordinate’s complaints, the commander began to deny that such a situation was even possible.
Intelligence officers also reminded Russian troops that they can save their lives by surrendering.