Intense fighting has rendered certain units of the 138th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade, the 18th Motorized Rifle Division, and the 7th Separate Motorized Rifle Regiment combat ineffective.
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Casualties amount to up to 70% of the personnel.
Clashes between Russian regular units and the Storm-Z units are a contributing factor (Storm-Z units are comprised of prisoners released on the condition they fight in Ukraine - ed.).
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Managing former prisoners is a challenge for many commanders, even those with military experience.
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Section: Nation
Author: Марія Кабат
