Nine Russian soldiers have reportedly been killed by their own commander in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. The incident is attributed to Russian military authorities, with details emerging about the events leading up to the deaths.
According to reports, the incident dates back to October 2022, when Russian commander Yevgeny Malysko ordered three soldiers—Polukhin, Baranov, and Chernikov—be brought to him. Witnesses or sources suggest that Polukhin was subsequently taken to a forest with his hands tied. The circumstances surrounding the fate of the other two soldiers remain unclear.
The event has attracted attention amid ongoing tensions and military activity in the region. It highlights concerns about command practices and discipline within occupying forces in parts of Ukraine. Russian authorities have not publicly commented on the incident.
This development adds to the complex and volatile situation in Zaporizhzhia, where both sides continue to experience military casualties. The circumstances of these deaths are under investigation, and the full details are yet to be clarified by official sources.