The number of Russian soldiers refusing to participate in the war against Ukraine is increasing, according to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

“The number of occupiers who refuse further participation in the war is increasing.. The commanders of the occupation units of Russia intimidate the so-called Russian “refuseniks” with repressions against their relatives,” the report says..

It is noted that in the Kherson and Nikolaev regions in the occupation units that participated in direct combat clashes with the Ukrainian military, the number of so-called “refuseniks” is sharply increasing..

“Having seen the real strength of the defenders of Ukraine and understanding their immediate prospects, the occupiers are no longer interested in easy money and the possibility of looting, which they were promised before the invasion of Ukraine,” Ukrainian intelligence reports..

“Realizing their future, the “liberators” also turn to their relatives en masse with a request to help them return home.. The commanders of the occupation units are trying to isolate the "

According to intelligence, “refuseniks” are intimidated by criminal liability and repression against relatives. At the same time, on the territory of the aggressor country, after the relatives of the “refuseniks” contact the military units, they are assured that everything is fine with the soldiers and they are on the territory of Crimea.

“For the commission of war crimes against the people of Ukraine, all those responsible will be held accountable..

We advise representatives of the occupying troops to lay down their arms as soon as possible and look for an opportunity to surrender. This is the only way to save your life and avoid repression by the Russian authorities,"

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Earlier it was reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu are considering the possibility of involving underage Russian citizens in hostilities against Ukraine due to a lack of manpower to replenish the ranks of the army..

Shoigu signed a decree "