05.08.2026 15:01
A Russian soldier who abandoned his position on the Ukrainian front was dressed in women's clothing, placed in a pit, and beaten by other soldiers. The incident has brought the harsh disciplinary methods reportedly used in the Russian military back into the spotlight.
A Russian soldier serving on the Ukrainian front was subjected to severe punishment within his unit after leaving his position without permission.
It is alleged that the soldier was first forced to wear a woman's dress, then placed in an earthen pit, where he was beaten by other soldiers. The footage shows the soldier being humiliated and subjected to physical violence.
SIMILAR DISCIPLINE ALLEGATIONS HAVE PREVIOUSLY COME TO LIGHT
Allegations of harsh disciplinary practices against Russian soldiers accused of disobeying orders or attempting to desert have previously been reported in the international press.
Independent media outlets and human rights-focused reports have included numerous claims that some soldiers were held in pits, tied to trees, beaten, or subjected to degrading punishments.