US Accuses Russia Of Killing Its Soldiers Fleeing The War Front

The United States of America has levied a heavy allegation against Russia, that it is killing its own soldiers who try to flee the war front.

Washington therefore accuses Russia of responsibility for deaths of soldiers from aggressive assault on Eastern Ukraine, mentioning a location near Avdiivka.

Reports on the development adds that Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting each other strongly for control of the frontline town since October adding Russia was believed to have suffered heavy losses on the flank.

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Ukrainian people believe that about 5,000 Russian soldiers were injured or killed in Avdiivka. The United States thinks that Russia lost at least 125 armored vehicles and a lot of equipment, which is enough for a battalion.

A person from the Ukrainian army said that Russian soldiers were not attacking Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka because they had suffered many casualties. They also mentioned that there were rebellions happening within some Russian units.

Reports monitored from agencies on ground at the war front or close, said Russia’s military forces are not well-trained, do not have enough equipment, and are not ready for fighting.

This was also true during their unsuccessful attack last winter, according to National Security Council spokesman John Kirby during a briefing on Thursday.

He said that the Russian military seems to be using a strategy called “human wave” tactics, where they send large numbers of unskilled soldiers directly into battle.

No good tools, no one in charge, not enough resources, no help. Kirby said that it is not surprising that Russian forces are feeling discouraged and demoralised.

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The report added that ff the Russian troops take over Avdiivka, which is close to Donetsk city, it would be more difficult for Ukrainian forces to continue moving forward in the Donetsk region. This is because Russian troops will be moving their front line backwards.

“Almost all of the 30,000 residents of Avdiivka have left because Russian forces are still attacking the town”, the report said, adding that earlier this week, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, said that the situation was really difficult.

On Thursday, the US said it would give Ukraine $150m (£123. 7m) to help their military. This includes things like guns, bullets, and weapons to destroy tanks.

However, it is uncertain if Ukraine will continue to receive assistance in the future after Republican Mike Johnson was elected as the speaker of the US House of Representatives.

Mr Johnson, who belongs to the conservative side of the Republican Party, opposes giving any more help to Ukraine from the United States. In the past, he has also backed changes to prevent this aid from going through.

The US has given a lot of money (over $46 billion) to Ukraine for their military, and also provided additional money for other needs like finance and helping people”, the report added.