Russian forces are killing their own wounded with drones to stop them from surrendering, Ukrainian officials say

Wed, 12/06/2023 - 07:08

A Russian soldier in combat gear puts a wing on a drone against a blue sky — A photo taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service in August 2022 shows a Russian serviceman preparing a reconnaissance drone.
Russian Defense Ministry Press Service photo via AP

Russia is using drones to kill its own soldiers to stop them from surrendering, Ukraine says.
A military spokesman said there have been "cases when Russian drones have killed their own wounded."
Russia has previously been accused of using deadly force against troops retreating or surrendering.

Russian forces are killing their own injured soldiers to stop them from surrendering to Ukrainian troops, officials in Ukraine's defense forces and military intelligence service said.