In Russia, the number of murders committed by the military has increased by 900%, – British intelligence

Russian military kill at home/Collage 24 Channel

In Russia, the number of murders committed by military personnel returning from the war is growing at an incredible pace Ukraine. We are talking about the crimes they commit while on the territory of a terrorist country.

Russian military personnel convicted of murder in 2023 year was 9 times more than the year before. British intelligence is convinced that this is influenced by a number of factors, including chronic mental problems.

The statistics are impressive

In Russia in 2023, 116 military personnel were convicted of murder. As British intelligence notes, this figure is 900% higher than last year. In 2022, 13 Russian soldiers were convicted, and in 2021 – only 11.

As the New York Times wrote, citing the head of the organization “Russia Behind Bars”, home from the front 15 thousand prisoners returned who were pardoned for participating in the war. In total, 190 criminal cases were initiated against former convicts in 2023 – in particular, 20 cases of murder or attempted murder.

Large number murders committed by Russian serving soldiers and veterans are likely due in part to chronic war-related mental health problems. These include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and desensitization to violence on the battlefield, intelligence is convinced.

Factors leading to an increase in the number of murders also include alcoholism and drugs, as well as low morale and boredom.

“Heroes of the Northern Military District” at home

• Russian media estimates that over the past two years, the Russian military has killed at least 107 people “at home.” In addition, about 100 Russians were seriously injured as a result of the crimes of the “Russian heroes”. murder cases, which resulted in the death of 76 people, 18 cases of grievous bodily harm, the victims of which were 18 people, nine traffic violations, which resulted in the death of 11 people.
• V in particular, law enforcement officers even recorded two cases of encouragement to use drugs, which resulted in the death of two minors.