According to the “ATESH” partisan movement, psychological breakdowns are being observed among Russian soldiers on the Kupiansk direction, in particular among tank crews of a unit of the 1st Tank Army of the Russian Armed Forces.
Source: OBOZREVATEL
According to the movement, Russian forces have been suffering heavy losses for more than two years, which has led to deep disorganization within units.
Hidden losses and disciplinary decline
“ATESH” claims that cases of suicides within units are being deliberately concealed. Such incidents are allegedly recorded by the command as “combat losses” or “weapons-related accidents.”
It is also noted that officers fear disciplinary action for “low combat effectiveness of personnel,” while information often does not reach higher command levels.
Alcohol abuse and violence within units
The partisans report an increase in alcohol abuse among soldiers. According to them, homemade alcohol and surrogate drinks are brought into units “through personal connections,” while commanders allegedly do not respond to intoxicated personnel.
The movement also reports cases of internal violence within units — from beatings to the use of weapons against fellow soldiers.
“There are no rotations. There is no rest. There is no help. People are simply breaking down,” the movement quotes its alleged agent among Russian tankers.
Situation on the Kupiansk direction
According to reports, the situation near Kupiansk remains tense. Ukrainian forces are conducting operations to detect and eliminate small groups of Russian soldiers who have lost contact with their main forces.
Russian sabotage groups are attempting to gain a foothold on the outskirts of the city, but Ukrainian units are reportedly maintaining control of the situation and disrupting such attempts.
Fighting in the area continues, and the city is suffering significant destruction due to ongoing shelling and combat operations.