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Russian troops are dying in Ukraine due to heavy alcohol consumption, poor weapons handling, and hypothermia, UK intel says
Russian troops are dying in Ukraine due to incidents linked to alcohol consumption, the UK MoD says.
Heavy drinking is tacitly accepted by the military, even in combat operations, it said.
The ministry estimated that Russia has suffered up to 200,000 casualties since the war began.
Russian troops are dying in Ukraine due to incidents linked to alcohol consumption, the UK MoD says.
Heavy drinking is tacitly accepted by the military, even in combat operations, it said.
The ministry estimated that Russia has suffered up to 200,000 casualties since the war began.
