Mass desertion in the Orihiv direction: over 4500 Russian soldiers have fled.
21.10.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
21.10.2025
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Mass desertions in the Russian troops in the Orihiv direction
According to inkorr.com: Numerous cases of desertion have been recorded in the Russian troops engaged in combat against the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Orihiv direction. This was reported by the press officer of the Southern Armed Forces, Vladyslav Voloshyn.
It is known that the 58th general army of the Southern Military District of the Russian Federation is actively operating in this direction. According to Ukrainian intelligence, more than 4,500 soldiers of this army have left their units without permission and are hiding from their commanders.
'This indicates serious problems with morale and discipline among the enemy,' noted Voloshyn.The situation in the Russian troops in the Orihiv direction indicates significant problems with morale and adherence to discipline. This could affect the further development of hostilities in this region, as desertion undermines both the effectiveness and combat readiness of the army. Many soldiers who flee the battlefield may become witnesses to the growing tensions within Russian military units.
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