Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders

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Four Russian soldiers reveal extreme brutality on the front lines in Ukraine, including executions of fellow troops by commanders.
Soldiers describe 'meat storms'—suicidal assaults where waves of men are sent to wear down Ukrainian forces.
One soldier, Ilya, recounts witnessing four executions by a commander; he was the sole survivor from his group of 79 mobilized men.
Dima, another soldier, saw 20 executed men in a ditch, their bank cards stolen by commanders.
Commanders like Alexei Ksenofontov, awarded 'Hero of Russia,' are accused of ordering executions and brutality.
Soldiers faced torture, electrocution, and humiliation for refusing orders, including being urinated on or starved.
Denis shows evidence of dehumanizing treatment, including a video of an accused deserter being urinated on.
Dima was tortured for 72 days after refusing to send men into 'meat storms.'
All four men, now outside Russia, suffer from severe mental trauma and nightmares.
The Russian government denies allegations, claiming investigations into violations are conducted.

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