Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Russian Soldier's Account Reveals Brutal Realities of Ukraine War
A Russian man, lured by money, joined the army and went to war in Ukraine.
He was quickly sent to the front lines with little training.
There, he saw many soldiers get hurt or die, and he felt like his commanders didn't care about their safety.
The soldier was injured and then captured.
He shares what the war was like, including the tough living conditions.
He now regrets his decision, wishing he could go back and avoid the conflict.
A Russian soldier, lured by pay, shares his experience of the war in Ukraine.
He received limited training before being sent to the front lines.
The soldier witnessed brutal tactics and high casualty rates, with commanders allegedly viewing soldiers as expendable.
After being injured and almost killed, he was captured and now wishes he could reverse his decision to enlist.
His story reveals the harsh realities faced by Russian soldiers in the conflict, as well as the conditions within the factory.
- Who
- Mikhail Simdyankin, a Russian soldier.
- What
- A Russian soldier's account of his experience in the Ukraine war.
- When
- The soldier enlisted in August 2024 and was captured in the same year.
- Where
- Vovchansk, Ukraine, and a prisoner-of-war camp.
- Why
- Simdyankin was lured by financial incentives into the military.
Russian Commanders
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Treatment of Soldiers
Russian Commanders
Prioritize military objectives over the safety of soldiers.
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- Soldier's Name
- Mikhail Simdyankin
- Enlistment Date
- August 2024
- Signing Bonus
- Up to 1.7 million rubles
- Training Duration
- Two weeks
- Current Status
- Prisoner of War
- Location of Initial Deployment
- Vovchansk, Ukraine
- Military Unit
- 138th Brigade